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Browse our calendar of events for upcoming humanities programming at LEH's The Helis Foundation John Scott Center and around the state.

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2024 Humanities Awards Winners

Richard “Dickie” Landry—saxophonist, composer, photographer, and painter—has been named the 2024 Humanist of the Year.

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Holiday Shopping with the Humanities

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities proudly presents an array of delightful new offerings that make perfect holiday gifts, from the beautiful new book on John T. Scott and tote bags that “Pass It On” to gift subscriptions to the enriching 64 Parishes magazine.

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LEH’s Institute for Louisiana Culture and History Wins Prestigious National Award

LEH’s Institute for Louisiana Culture and History has won the 2024 Schwartz Prize from the Federation of State Humanities Councils.

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64 Parishes Publication Party in Lake Charles December 5

Join us on Thursday, December 5, in Lake Charles to celebrate the release of 64 Parishes’ winter 2024 issue!

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