We work for Louisiana’s people.
We champion the humanities to enrich lives and expand opportunities throughout Louisiana.
The humanities act as a gateway for every person to discover and realize their full potential and connect us to our history, traditions, and the values that define who we are.
January 16, 2025
Announcing the 2025 Bright Lights Awards
The LEH and Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser are proud to announce that Dr. Norman C. Francis, Xavier University of Louisiana president from 1968 to 2015, has been named 2025 Humanist of the Year, as well as eight other Bright Lights Awards recipients.
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Share Your LEH Story
Each year, the LLEH reaches thousands of people across our state through grant awards, programs, and more. To continue to build support for this work, we need your help! Please share your experiences so that we can all continue to explore Louisiana’s past, reflect on our present, and imagine our future together.
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Summer Intensive Teacher Workshop Announced, Applications Open Now
This summer LEH will host the third-annual Institute for Louisiana Culture and History intensive workshop, a national award-winning program for Louisiana social studies K-12 educators.
Read MoreBlack History Month Essay Contest with The Helis Foundation John Scott Center
We invite Orleans Parish high school juniors and seniors to celebrate Black History Month by participating in The Helis Foundation John Scott Center’s inaugural essay contest.
Read MoreLEH Distributes $60k in Support of Emergency Readiness and Mitigation
LEH, with the support of the State of Louisiana, has awarded $60,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit cultural organizations in support of emergency preparation and mitigation.
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