Florida Humanities Council Mission

The Florida Humanities Council is dedicated to building strong communities and informed citizens by providing Floridians with the opportunity to explore the heritage, traditions and stories of our state and its place in the world.

About Us

Established in 1973 as a private non-profit organization, FHC is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. FHC uses the disciplines of the humanities to develop public programs and resources that explore history, literary and artistic traditions, cultural values and ethics.

FHC programs include: a grants program, a speakers bureau, the Florida Center for Teachers, and FORUM, a statewide magazine of Florida culture. FHC programs are designed to bring humanities scholars and scholarship to the public to provoke thoughtful discussion and critical thinking on a wide array of topics of interest to Floridians.

Governed by a 25-member board comprised of members of the academic, public, nonprofit and corporate sectors, FHC board members serve three-year terms. Six members of the FHC board are appointed by the Governor. FHC funding comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Florida and private donations.