Maryland Humanities Council

Program Highlights


Comcast Foundation helps to expand OMOB to middle schoolers

To find out more about the OMOB expansion and the book selection “Home of the Brave” by Katherine Applegate click the link below.

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OMOB Kick-off

First, Armenian newcomers to Calvert County will talk about their experiences assimilating. They will speak about moving to Calvert County, how they have (or not have) become part...
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Book Discussion of "Outcasts United" by Warren St. John

The Calvert Library branch invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St....
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Book Discussion of <i>Outcasts United</i> by Warren St. John

The Rising Sun Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren...
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Read MHC's Blog - Recent Posts

August 26, 2010
Since when are economists on the side of humanities funding?
An article by British economist John Kay might just surprise you. Kay's article, "A Good Economist Knows the True Value of Arts" was published in London's...
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August 18, 2010
OMOB in the News: From the Star Democrat...
Playing Soccer at the Library by Bill Peak I'm particular about what I read. Under normal circumstances, there's nothing I dislike more than having to...
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August 11, 2010
OMOB Author Tour Dates Just Announced!
Warren St. John, author of this year's OMOB selection Outcasts United, will be touring sites across Maryland this September to discuss his incredible book...
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About MHC

The Maryland Humanities Council is a private, educational, 501c(3) nonprofit organization that
stimulates and promotes informed dialogue and civic engagement on issues critical to Marylanders.

What is the Maryland Humanities Council?

MHC promotes humanities programming throughout Maryland, encouraging dialogue that explores human values, strengthens our community, and connects us to the wider world.

What are the Humanities?

The humanities comprise the disciplines of the liberal arts, such as history, literature and poetry, classics, philosophy, ethics, jurisprudence, comparative religion, the interpretation of the arts, architecture and archaeology.

These humanities disciplines are tools that can help us to explore what makes us human, connect with others, and discover meaning and richness in our lives
and the civic life of our communities.