Wisconsin Humanities

04/27/2026

Last summer we shared copies of our Love Wisconsin book with several independent books stores around the state, to give away to patrons. Janke Book Store saved a few for this special day. So thrilled to partner with them and share Wisconsin stories with everyone. Support your independent book store!!

Partnering with the Wisconsin Humanities Council, we are giving away this beautiful hardcover book today while supplies last! Love Wisconsin!
(We have about 60 copies to give away.)
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!

04/17/2026

Great opportunity to take a very cool workshop with Chrissy!

Discovering, Preserving, & Sharing Norwegian and Norwegian-American Family History

04/02/2026

For partners doing historical work, you might want to check out the Doing History in Polarizing Times webinar on April 15, or any of the other topics offered by the American Association for State and Local History.

https://learn.aaslh.org/products/core-issues-briefing-series-2-spring-2026-doing-history-in-polarized-times-live-webinar

03/24/2026

Our Director of Community Powered, Chrissy Widmayer, has returned to Wisconsin Humanities to restart the nationally award-winning training program she was instrumental in creating! The first workshops will take place online through the Norwegian American Genealogical Center and Naeseth Library. They will teach how to document and share family stories using tools like interviewing, storytelling, folklore, and archiving.
Want to join a workshop on Zoom? See descriptions and register. https://www.nagcnl.org/events/

We strengthen the roots of community life through educational and cultural programs that inspire civic participation and individual imagination. Find out how to bring the humanities to your community.

03/12/2026

Tune in to the latest Human Powered podcast conversation with Wisconsin Life radio producer Maureen McCollum and find out what her favorite story is! https://humanpowered.buzzsprout.com/1575412/episodes/18688678-human-powered-in-conversation-with-maureen-mccollum

03/11/2026

We're proud to be a founding member of the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission. Every year the commission selects a new laureate who develops their own special project to share the joys of poetry with people of all ages throughout the state.

Follow former Wisconsin Poet Laureate Nicholas Gulig in a reflective homecoming told through the shared landscapes and poetry of his life and that of famed 20th century Wisconsin poet Lorine Niedecker (1903–1970) of Fort Atkinson.

02/12/2026

Don't miss this chance to apply for up to $4,000 for your public humanities project! https://wisconsinhumanities.org/grants/spring-2026-grants/

02/09/2026

Why not take Black History Month as an opportunity to learn more about Wisconsin history? The Wisconsin Black Historical Society hosts exhibits and programs that WH has been proud to support over the years.

Celebrating over 30 Years of Preserving African American History in Wisconsin EXHIBITS The focus of our exhibits is on the history of African Americans in Wisconsin. We have targeted key historical, social and economic events that affected and influenced African Americans in Wisconsin. EVENTS Click....

02/08/2026

Wisconsin is privileged to be the home of America's Black Holocaust Museum founded by Dr. James Cameron, the only known survivor of a lynching. The museum carries forward his mission and vision to build public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America and promote racial repair, reconciliation, and healing.

02/05/2026

Dena Wortzel, WH Director, chats with Jen and Jessica in the latest Human Powered podcast episode about who she met and what WH heard in Spooner, Superior, Eau Claire, Green Bay, and Milwaukee, and at virtual sessions with people from all corners of the state. Participants in the Listening Sessions shared how they are caring for their communities despite challenges like changing demographics and scarce resources. Dena also shares more about WH's plans for the Semiquincentennial and other programs that respond to the needs we heard. WH is committed as always to fueling that positive energy in 2026. https://wisconsinhumanities.org/programs/human-powered-podcast-season-4/