Michigan Humanities

10/07/2026

Partners across the state are hosting watch parties for our Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff Event with Priya Parker tomorrow, October 8! Gather with members of your community to watch the conversation between Priya and Jennifer Rupp, learn about the importance of gathering, and connect with new people. Find a watch party near you here: https://tinyurl.com/oct8watchpartynearyou

10/07/2026

The Great Michigan Gathering kickoff is TOMORROW! Join us at The Henry Ford Museum for a FREE, public event featuring a conversation between Priya Parker, author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters,” and our President and CEO, Jennifer Rupp. Register to attend here: https://tinyurl.com/GMGkickoffevent

10/02/2026

We're pleased to announce that Madiha Tariq was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on Michigan Humanities’ Board of Directors. Board members play a key role in the organization and are responsible for setting policy, advocating for the humanities, fundraising, and ensuring that the organization meets its legal obligations. Welcome, Madiha!

10/01/2026

Our free event with author Priya Parker is ONE week away! Join us October 8 at The Henry Ford Museum for the Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff Event, featuring a conversation between Priya Parker, author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters,” and our President and CEO, Jennifer Rupp.

Each attendee will receive a free copy of "The Art of Gathering" and have the opportunity for Priya to sign it at the event. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please register here: https://luma.com/uhmovy2o.

09/29/2026

There's still time for your organization to host a watch party for our Great Michigan Gathering kickoff event on October 8! Libraries, churches, schools, cultural organizations, and other community-based groups are invited to register as partners and bring the Great Michigan Gathering to their communities. Register your watch party in our grant portal here: https://tinyurl.com/oct8watchparty.

09/25/2026

Partners across the state will be hosting watch parties for our Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff Event with Priya Parker on October 8! Gather with members of your community to watch the conversation between Priya and Jennifer Rupp, learn about the importance of gathering, and connect with new people. Find a watch party near you at the link below.

Map of the registered Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff Event watch parties happening October 8.

09/24/2026

Our free event with author Priya Parker is just two weeks away! Join Michigan Humanities October 8 at The Henry Ford Museum for the Great Michigan Gathering Kickoff Event, featuring a conversation between Priya Parker, author of “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters,” and our President and CEO, Jennifer Rupp.

Each attendee will receive a free copy of "The Art of Gathering" and have the opportunity for Priya to sign it at the event. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please register here: https://luma.com/uhmovy2o.

09/23/2026

We're collecting input from readers across Michigan about a new addition to our 2027–28 Great Michigan Read program: a featured title for children in pre-K through third grade! Cast your vote by September 28 here: https://tinyurl.com/GMRvoting.

09/21/2026

In Pursuit USA has another virtual lecture happening tomorrow, September 22, at 8 p.m. (Eastern). In this virtual event, beloved civic educator Sharon McMahon examines the short but symbolically powerful presidency of William Henry Harrison. Through engaging stories and myth-busting insights, she explores how Harrison’s campaign transformed political messaging and how presidential narratives—true or not—shape public memory. For more information and to register for this event, click here: https://tinyurl.com/ymbzdywc