NHA Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day

The NHA Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day is a pivotal event aimed at fostering advocacy for the humanities. This gathering will take place in Washington, D.C., bringing together faculty, administrators, and representatives from various scholarly societies, museums, archives, and other humanities organizations. The primary objective of the event is to build capacity among participants to effectively advocate for the humanities, particularly in relation to federal funding initiatives. Attendees will participate in discussions centered around year-round advocacy on college campuses and in local communities, setting the stage for impactful visits to Capitol Hill on Humanities Advocacy Day.The event will feature training sessions on Capitol Hill advocacy, scheduled for March 9, where participants will gain insights into strategic approaches and logistics for their advocacy efforts. Delegates representing different states will have the opportunity to meet with Members of Congress and their staff, advocating for essential institutions such as the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Archives and Records Administration, and the Department of Education's international education programs, including Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Prior to the event, participants will receive advocacy training resources and profiles of the Members of Congress they will engage with, ensuring they are well-prepared for their discussions. The NHA is a non-profit organization committed to supporting the humanities in a nonpartisan manner, and the NHA Foundation works to communicate the value of the humanities to both elected officials and the general public. The welcome reception will take place at the Le Méridien Arlington hotel, providing a casual setting for attendees to network and connect with fellow advocates.