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.
April 4, 2025
URGENT: LEH funding from NEH cancelled
On April 2 the LEH, along with all other state and jurisdictional humanities councils, was notified that its general operating grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities was being cancelled, effective immediately. This means that LEH will not receive $600,000 in funding this fiscal year to support the cultural and educational initiatives that deeply matter to you and so many across our state.
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BID NOW on this exclusive piece by Brandon V. Lewis!
By bidding on this piece, "Crescent City of Bones" by THFJSC Director and acclaimed artist Brandon V. Lewis, in our Bright Lights Silent Auction, you’re ensuring that our communities continue to learn from and celebrate the stories that make Louisiana unlike anywhere else.
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URGENT: LEH funding from NEH cancelled
On April 2 the LEH, along with all other state and jurisdictional humanities councils, was notified that our general operating support grant from the NEH was being cancelled. Here’s how you can help.
Read MoreSummer 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.
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