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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.
Read MoreLEH’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.
Read More64 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!
Read MoreLEH Welcomes Josh-Wade Ferguson as Director of Public Programs
We are excited to welcome our newest Director of Public Programs and 64 Parishes Editor-in-Chief, Josh-Wade Ferguson, to the LEH!
Read MoreRolling Applications Begin October 9 for One-Day Social Studies Teacher Workshops
Rolling applications begin opening this October for the 2024-25 school year regional Institute for Louisiana Culture and History workshops, which will take place in Lake Charles, Port Allen, Shreveport, and Alexandria.
Read MoreRecipient of 2024 Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship is Benicia Diane King
Benicia Diane King is the recipient of the 2024 Gustave Blache III Arts Scholarship, which she will be using to pursue a graduate degree at SVA.
Read More64 Parishes Magazine and Contributors Bring Home National, Local Awards
This summer LEH’s 64 Parishes magazine was recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for stories from 2023.
Read MoreNew Book to Celebrate Life, Legacy of John Scott
A new book scheduled for release on October 15, 2024, by The Helis Foundation John Scott Center will broaden the impact of the dynamic legacy of John T. Scott.
Read MoreLouisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin Receives Prestigious National Fellowship
The Academy of American Poets has awarded Louisiana’s Alison Pelegrin a prestigious Poet Laureate Fellowship supporting poetry programming across Louisiana.
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