The Connecticut
Humanities Council (CHC) was established
as a statewide non-profit educational institution in
1974.
The
Council organizes all of its work around the idea that
one of the most useful tools society has are its stories,
from those that we use to help toddlers shape their first
thoughts about the world, to complex descriptions of
how whole nations and ways of life have come into being. Whether
inspiring children and their parents to explore the theme
of forging an unbreakable family bond through children's
classics such as Goodnight Moon or the cherished
African tale Abiyoyo- or working with a local
historical society to help an entire community grasp
how the American suburbs sprang to life in the 1950s-the
common denominator of the Council's programming is a
focus on stories, especially those that can connect us
to powerful insights from the past and inform our decision-making
about the future.
To
bring sharp focus to its work, the Council divides its
offerings between two time-honored traditions in humanities
study-reflective reading of literature
and exploration of history .
The
Council's 25-member Board of Directors is made up of
Connecticut business people, civic leaders interested
in educational and cultural affairs, humanities scholars,
and several representatives from partner networks such
as public libraries and museums. Its financial support
comes from a public/private partnership that includes
funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities,
the State of Connecticut, and foundations, corporations,
and individual donors.
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