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Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· 19d

Become a Friend of Humanities Texas! Your support helps Texans of all ages and backgrounds learn, connect, and engage with the humanities through teacher professional development, grants, traveling exhibitions, and public programs. www.humanitiestexas.org/give

In 2023, Humanities Texas celebrated fifty years of service to the state with Friends at events in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, Edinburg, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Midland, and San Antonio (above).

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jul 16

Our thoughts are with the communities affected by ongoing flooding across Texas. Humanities Texas has compiled response and recovery resources for cultural institutions, arts orgs, and individuals with personal archives & family heritage items. www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Aerial view of the flooding of the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas, on July 5, 2025. UPI / Alamy Stock Photo.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jul 16

🎥 Join us for a FREE screening of "Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin"—followed by a panel discussion and reception. 📍 The Rosette, ATX 📅 Thu, July 30 🕡 6:30–8:30P (doors @ 6P) Seating is limited; register at Eventbrite.com

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jul 13

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Register now for "From Ground Zero to Gen Z: Teaching 9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later," a webinar with museum educators from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum! 🖥️ Webinar 🗓 July 28, 2026 🕔 10–11 a.m. CT ➡️ Sign up: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... #htxedu

A worker stands at Ground Zero in New York City following the September 11 terrorist attack, October 3, 2021. National Archives and Records Administration.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jul 8

New traveling exhibition! 🦉 "Of Birds and Texas: The Gentling Brothers and Their Magnificent Book"—presented in partnership with The Bryan Museum—features 40 framed lithographs paired with freestanding interpretive panels. Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article... #htxexhibits

Stuart and Scott Gentling with Of Birds and Texas, 1986. Photo by Bob Wharton. Courtesy Amon Carter Museum of American Art and Bob Wharton.

Burrowing Owl by Scott and Stuart Gentling, 1984. Courtesy Amon Carter Museum of American Art. © Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jul 7

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Register now for "Teaching U.S. History Through Sports," a two-part webinar series! #htxedu 🖥️ Webinar Series 🗓 July 20 & 21, 2026 🕔 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CT ➡️ www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Jesse Owens at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jul 2

Now available—"The Declaration of Independence and the Pursuit of Equality," a new traveling exhibition presented in partnership with @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social! 📜🪶 Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article... #htxexhibits

"The manner in which the American colonies declared themselves independant [sic]. . . ." From the engraved illustration in The New, Comprehensive and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard, 1782. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jul 1

Explore lectures from our recent America250 teacher webinars! 🇺🇸 Faculty presentations from Humanities Texas's 2025–26 teacher professional development webinars on the American Revolution and its legacies are now available on our website. Watch now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/on...

The Passage of the Delaware by Thomas Sully, 1819. Gift of the Owners of the old Boston Museum. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jun 8

Each year, @humanitiestexas presents awards that recognize and encourage excellence in teaching the humanities in Texas schools. #htxota We're excited to announce this year's winners of the 2026 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Awards! 🏅 www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jun 4

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** 📣 Register now for July teacher webinars! This summer, Humanities Texas will offer online teacher professional development webinars for Texas social studies and English language arts teachers. #htxedu 🧑‍💻 Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Interior dome of the Main Reading Room in the Library of Congress’s Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, DC. Photograph by Carol M. Highsmith.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Jun 3

Register now for grants workshops in MIDLAND (June 23) and FORT STOCKTON (June 24)! Learn about funding opportunities and resources from Humanities Texas, the Nonprofit Management Center, Texas Commission on the Arts, and Texas Historical Commission. humanitiestexas.formstack.com/forms/worksh...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· May 14

Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase our three final 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! 🏆 #htxota Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our April newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Humanities Texas Board Member Trasa Cobern (right) presents OTA winner Khadeeja Miandara with her award.

Humanities Texas Executive Director Eric Lupfer (left), OTA winner Karla Guevara (with certificate), and Riesel ISD Board of Trustees Members (from l to r:) Tami Kadlacek, Miranda Sjolander, Karla Guevara, Cassie Franklin, Ruth Anne Schroeder, Heather Branch, and Justin Curtis.

(From l to r:) Former Llano Junior High School Assistant Principal Clint Easley, Llano Junior High School Principal Neda Bauman, OTA winner Nichole Ritchie, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger, and Humanities Texas Executive Director Eric Lupfer.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· May 6

Join us Tuesday, May 12, for an informational webinar on Humanities Texas programs—grants, traveling exhibitions, and upcoming workshops in West Texas. ➡️ Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 28

In March, Humanities Texas, the Smithsonian Rural Initiative, and Texas Rural Funders hosted "Preserving Rural Stories: Resources and Grants for Historical and Cultural Organizations in the Texas Panhandle" in Amarillo. Read more in our April newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 27

"Moments That Made US" is a free, customizable, print-on-demand exhibition that explores the ideals at the heart of the Declaration of Independence. 📜 Learn more about adapting these ready-to-use panels that for your organization! www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 22

Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase three of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! 🏆 #htxota Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our March newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini (left) and 2025 OTA winner Kari Johnston.

(From l to r:) YES Prep Public Schools Principal Emily Ryans; former Humanities Texas Board Member Todd Romero; 2025 OTA winner Andreina Campos; Frank Gonzalez, special projects director for Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia.

(From l to r:) Humanities Texas Executive Director Eric Lupfer; Zachary Unger, field representative for Michael McCaul; Ann Nguyen’s mother, Sac Dao; 2025 OTA winner Ann Nguyen; and Round Rock High School Principal Gordon Butler.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 20

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** 📣 Apply now for Humanities Texas summer teacher institutes! This summer, we will conduct four in-person professional development programs for social studies and English language arts teachers. #htxedu ➡️ Learn more: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

The Library by Jacob Lawrence, 1960. Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 19

If you’ll be at #TAM2026 this week, please stop by the Humanities Texas booth—we’d love to learn about your latest projects and share updates on our traveling exhibition offerings and grant opportunities!

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 13

📚 Deadline approaching! @texasbookfest.bsky.social is accepting applications from Texas public libraries through April 17, 2026. Grants of $2,500 are available to help enhance print and ebook/audiobook collections. Learn more and apply now: texasbookfestival.org/programs/lib...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 12

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Apply now for "American Indians in Texas: From the Spanish Era through the Red River War," a one-day workshop for secondary-level social studies teachers. #htxedu 📍 SAN ANTONIO 🗓 April 29, 2026 ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Portrait of Quanah Parker by E. W. Hamilton, c. 1890. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Apr 8

**ATTN: TX TEACHERS** Apply now for "Teaching Shakespeare with The Bard in the Borderlands," a one-day workshop for ELA teachers! #htxedu 📍 SAN ANTONIO 🗓 April 28, 2026 ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te... ➡️ Upcoming teacher programs: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Mar 30

🎵 TOMORROW IN SAN MARCOS 🎵 Join us TUE, MARCH 31 at The Wittliff for 'La Ofrenda: Selena in Art & Pop Culture,' an afternoon discussion on Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez w/ artists Marc Burckhardt & Sara Hickman and photographer Al Rendon. 🎤 INFO: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Mar 9

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Apply now for "The Great Depression," a one-day workshop in Fort Worth for secondary-level social studies teachers on the Great Depression and the New Deal. #htxedu 📍 FORT WORTH 🗓 March 24, 2026 ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Run on San Antonio’s City-Central Bank and Trust Company during the Depression, 1931. Photo by Hearst Corporation. San Antonio Light Collection, UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Feb 24

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Apply now for "Teaching Poetry," a one-day workshop in Waco for English language arts (ELA) teachers on strategies for teaching poetry at the secondary level. #htxedu 📍 WACO 🗓 March 6, 2026 ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Illustration of Langston Hughes by Winold Reiss, c. 1925. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Feb 23

Humanities Texas is pleased to showcase four of our 2025 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award winners! #htxota Learn about these remarkable educators who were featured in our February newsletter: www.humanitiestexas.org/news/article...

(From l to r:) Jill Brewster, El Paso area development manager for the Young Women's Preparatory Network; Mark Paz, El Paso ISD assistant superintendent of secondary schools; YWA seniors Trinity Ontiveros and Bellissa Marquez; Cynthia Ontiveros, YWA principal; Hector Retta, former Humanities Texas board member; OTA winner Rebecca Guerrero; U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar; Brian Lusk, El Paso ISD Superintendent; and Sarah Venegas, El Paso ISD executive principal leadership development.

Humanities Texas Board Member Kerry Reyna presents Gilbert Flores with his award.

(From l to r:) State Representative Todd Hunter, former Humanities Texas Board Member Linda Valdez, OTA winner Joseph Fox, Rockport-Fulton ISD Superintendent Lesley Austin, Ray Fox, and RFMS Principal Jerry Howel.

(From l to r:) Former Humanities Texas Board Member Jay Moore, Craig Jordan, OTA winner Jennifer Jordan, Humanities Texas Executive Director Eric Lupfer, Abilene ISD Superintendent John Kuhn, and Abilene High School Principal Emme Siburt.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Feb 20

MARCH 1: The @BullockMuseum will host a screening of 'Citizens at Last: Texas Women Fight for the Vote,' followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. Arrive early to participate in activities celebrating Women’s History Month! 📽️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdej9wb7

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Feb 20

Our friends at the Texas Historical Commission are gearing up for Real Places 2026! The packed schedule features 50+ workshops, tours, sessions, and special events and 100+ expert speakers. 🗓️ April 8–10, 2026 📍 Renaissance Hotel in Austin Learn more and register now at realplaces.us.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Feb 19

**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS** Last call for "The New Nation: 1800–1860," a one-day workshop in Austin for secondary-level social studies teachers on major topics in U.S. history from 1800–1860. #htxedu 📍 AUSTIN 🗓 February 24, 2026 ➡️ Apply now: www.humanitiestexas.org/education/te...

Landscape with Rainbow by Robert S. Duncanson, 1859. Gift of Leonard and Paula Granoff. Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Feb 19

Earlier this month, @humanitiestexas.bsky.social staff visited Honey Grove Library & Learning Center for the debut of 'The Life and Literature of J. Frank Dobie,' a new #htxexhibits display on view through March 14. Learn more about the exhibition and opening event at tr.ee/vH0PKp!

Humanities Texas@humanitiestexas· Feb 11

📣 UPDATE: The deadline to submit an LOI for the spring major grants cycle has been extended to FEBRUARY 17! Apply now open for programs that will take place on or after July 1, 2026. #htxgrants ➡️ LOI deadline: February 17 ➡️ Final app deadline: March 16 For more: humanitiestexas.org/grants/major