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The unique application of U.S. citizenship relating to Indigenous peoples has been complicated and at times contradictory. Learn more in Encyclopedia Virginia’s new entry: loom.ly/0L7xm_Q #EncyclopediaVA #IndigenousHistory #VirginiaHistory

Georgia O’Keeffe is often boxed in as the “Mother of American Modernism.” The latest episode of With Good Reason asks: who was she, really, outside the myth? 🎧 Listen now: loom.ly/deEVNmQ

We're pleased to announce $113k in grants to 24 organizations spanning from Floyd County to the Eastern Shore. These grant awards come despite $1.7M in cuts to our federal funding. Learn more about all 24 grant recipients: loom.ly/oOsT--g

Virginia musicians are heading to the National Mall! As part of the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, three former Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship artists will take the stage in “Youth and the Future of Culture,” on July 4 & 5 in Washington, D.C. loom.ly/0yaM3c4

Over 200 years ago, the Virginia Shot Tower produced lead ammunition used by early settlers. Now, it's a historical gem overlooking the New River. #VirginiaHistory #Virginia #Humanities

On July 25, uncover the extraordinary life of Belle da Costa Greene, the trailblazing librarian who built J.P. Morgan’s legendary collection, navigated identity and race, and left her mark through powerful letters. 🔗 Learn more & RSVP: loom.ly/Bd6uyko

Think lawns are harmless? Think again. This week on With Good Reason: the environmental cost of America's obsession with the perfect lawn, from pollution to lost biodiversity. 🎧 Listen now: loom.ly/Zi_D2JU #WithGoodReason #Radio #Virginia #Humanities

Did you know the lead in a significant portion of the ammunition fired by Patriot troops during the American Revolution was dug by enslaved laborers in Southwestern Virginia? Learn more: loom.ly/aDew0t0 #EncyclopediaVA #AmericanRevolution #VirginiaHistory

Through our Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program, Amir Kilich, Hayrunisa Yenilmes, Ajinur Setiwaldi, and Subhinur Elemin are preserving Central Asian musical heritage — Sufi, Uyghur, and Kazakh — in powerful, personal ways. 🔗 Explore their story: loom.ly/d9XmsWM

Applications for the next round of Virginia Humanities at UVA Wise grants are open! Nonprofits located in Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wise counties can receive up to $5,000 for selected projects. loom.ly/GIlLj8Y

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding performances of Elsa Howell, Alexander Sabet, and Karlie Keepfer at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s “Youth and the Future of Culture” program on July 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C.! #Virginia #Humanities #VaFolklife

Virginia Folklife photographs are now available — at no cost — for display in public libraries, schools, and other community and cultural institutions. “Early bird” display requests are due Monday, July 21, 2025. 🔗 Learn more & submit your request: loom.ly/pIQW2C8

On July 25, uncover the extraordinary life of Belle da Costa Greene, the trailblazing librarian who built J.P. Morgan’s legendary collection, navigated identity and race, and left her mark through powerful letters. 🔗 Learn more & RSVP: loom.ly/Bd6uyko

Why did George Washington’s brother-in-law, Fielding Lewis, write in 1772 that “many believe that the learning them [enslaved people] to read is rather a disadvantage to the owners"? Learn more on Encyclopedia Virginia: loom.ly/chQXPZI

We’re honored to be featured in the Federation of State Humanities Councils’ recent blog, “Five Ways Humanities Councils Serve Everyday Americans.” 🔗 Read the full story: loom.ly/CjvDk5g

Anniversaries are for looking forward just as much as they are for looking back. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary as the state humanities council, we asked author SJ Sindu to imagine what Virginia might be like 50 years from now. loom.ly/7fy1Rl8 #Virginia #Humanities

We’re thrilled to share that FIVE artist teams have received Folklife Apprenticeships for 2025–2026! 🎉 From quilting and pottery to instrument making and beyond, they’re sustaining the traditions that make our communities across the Commonwealth unique. loom.ly/tBVwbEc

In July 1775, delegates gathered in Richmond for the Third Virginia Revolutionary Convention. This was the third of five conventions between 1774 and 1776. Learn more: loom.ly/9fwf7nI

Just a few days left! On July 25, uncover the extraordinary life of Belle da Costa Greene, the trailblazing librarian who built J.P. Morgan’s legendary collection, navigated identity and race, and left her mark through powerful letters. 🔗 RSVP: loom.ly/Bd6uyko

We’re proud to support “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History,” now open Library of Virginia. This exhibit uncovers Jackson Ward’s rich history—and the impact of highway construction on a thriving Black community. On view through Feb 28, 2026: loom.ly/INgHykM