Rhode Island Council for the Humanities

Mission

The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities seeds, supports, and strengthens public history, cultural heritage, civic education, and community engagement by and for all Rhode Islanders.

Overview

The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Sharing with the NEH the belief that "democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens," RICH invests in individuals and local organizations - from scholars, filmmakers, writers, and oral historians, to libraries, museums, historical societies, and community organizations - that engage Rhode Islanders in the intellectual and cultural life of our state.