Special Initiatives
Connecting people and the humanities
For nearly 50 years, the LEH has partnered with organizations across the state on diverse, statewide public programs connecting humanistic education, curated cultural content, and collaborative programming.
Witness to Change
“Witness to Change: Conversations on Coastal Impacts” is a new adult reading and discussion series incorporating history, memoir, and fiction to engage participants in conversations on the beauty of and challenges faced by coastal communities.
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Who Gets to Vote? Book Club
Who Gets to Vote? is a reading and discussion program developed by the LEH and hosted by libraries across Louisiana that fosters conversations about the history of voting—and efforts to suppress the vote—in the U.S.
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Poet Laureate
The LEH, in conjunction with the Governor of Louisiana, coordinates the Louisiana Poet Laureate selection process and sponsors Poet Laureate public programming throughout the state.
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Museum on Main Street
As the state partner for the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, the LEH has helped bring Smithsonian-quality exhibits to small towns across Louisiana for nearly two decades.
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Past Initiatives
Through decades of granting programs, the LEH has supported a broad range of humanities projects and initiatives, reaching each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes.
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“Who Gets to Vote” 2022 Schedule of Programs Announced
LEH’s Who Gets to Vote? Conversations on Voting Rights in America is a book club program focused on fostering conversations about the history of voting—and efforts to suppress the vote—in the United States.
Read MorePremiere of New LEH-produced Documentary June 8
“Iron Sharpens Iron”, a new documentary by John Richie and produced by the LEH set to premiere June 8, captures the community of Ironton’s struggles against racism, industrial encroachment, and extreme weather.
Read MoreVirtual Event on Changing Role of the Black Press in Louisiana Life
On Wednesday, May 18, join us for a free, virtual forum on the changing role of the Black press in Louisiana and American life.
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