Florida Humanities Council Mission

The Florida Humanities Council is dedicated to building strong communities and informed citizens by providing Floridians with the opportunity to explore the heritage, traditions and stories of our state and its place in the world.

About Us

Established in 1973 as a private non-profit organization, FHC is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. FHC uses the disciplines of the humanities to develop public programs and resources that explore history, literary and artistic traditions, cultural values and ethics.

FHC provides grants for public humanities programs and resources.  It also creates and coordinates workshops for K-12 teachers, conducts cultural heritage tours, operates a humanities speakers bureau, and partners with libraries to provide family literacy programs.  FHC’s award-winning magazine, FORUM, which is circulated throughout the state, provides historic perspective and cultural insight into a wide-range of Florida topics.

Governed by a 25-member board comprised of members of the academic, public, nonprofit and corporate sectors, FHC board members serve three-year terms. Six members of the FHC board are appointed by the Governor. FHC funding comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Florida and private donations.