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We’re helping people all across Massachusetts connect, learn and grow through our humanities programs.

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The Clemente Course in the Humanities
The Clemente Course in the Humanities gives Massachusetts residents from historically and systemically excluded communities the opportunity to take free, college-level courses where they can connect with others over civic issues, author stories about our democracy and develop leadership skills.
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Reading Frederick Douglass Together
Each year, we come together to read and talk about Frederick Douglass’ influential address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
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Smithsonian Museum on Main Street
We believe everyone deserves access to quality museum exhibitions. That’s why we partner with small towns to bring the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMs) to Massachusetts, with the goal of engaging small town audiences and revitalizing attention to rural communities.
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Mass Moments
Get a daily slice of history with Mass Moments. Researched and written by historians, each Mass Moment entry explores a significant event in Massachusetts’ history with a fresh perspective.
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“Healing and unity can only come when people see the dignity and the value of the human being. Douglass’s Fourth of July speech shows us that.”
WILLIE WILSON, JR., SCHOLAR AND ORGANIZER OF BROCKTON READING FREDERICK DOUGLASS TOGETHER
Composite photo of Frederick Douglass' portrait with an American flag overlay.

Amplifying diverse voices

Year after year, the graduates of the Clemente Course in the Humanities give us hope—for the humanities and for our nation. We’re excited to share their stories in our latest publications.
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Mass Humanities

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Northampton, MA 01060

  • © 2024 Massachusetts
    Foundation for the Humanities

Mass Humanities

66 Bridge Street,

Northampton, MA 01060

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  • READING FREDERICK DOUGLASS TOGETHER
  • 2020 SUPPORT GRANTS
  • BRIDGE STREET SPONSORSHIPS
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  • DISCUSSION
  • EXPAND MASSACHUSETTS STORIES
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