Florida Humanities Council

The programs of the Florida Humanities Council annually touch Floridians in every region of the state. From our reading and discussion programs and engaging Speakers Series, to our exhibition partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, and summer seminars for teachers and high school students, we are dedicated to convening Floridians in community-based programming that brings us together and deepens our understanding of Florida.

The following numbers demonstrate what our network of supporters has enabled us to do statewide in just the past two years alone:

• $344,000 awarded in grant funding for local humanities projects
• 188,456 people attended public programs statewide
• 135,382 visitors to Smithsonian Institution "Museum on Main Street" exhibits in 15 small towns
• 60,000 FORUM magazines reached more than 150,000 readers
• 23,471 students participated in Poetry Out Loud competition statewide
• 6,637 people attended reading and discussion programs in public libraries
• 615 teachers and students attended seminars on topics ranging from Florida Agriculture to St. Augustine's rich history.