The National Endowment of the Humanities [NEH] supports a national initiative called “We The People.” Its goal is to encourage and strengthen the teaching, study and understanding of American history and culture through the support of projects that explore significant events and themes and advance knowledge of the principles that define America. In September 2004, NEH awarded the Virgin Islands Humanities Council a grant of $29,250 to support a state project, entitled “U.S. Virgin Islanders: A People’s Quest for Self- Governance.”

The National Endowment for the Humanities in support of the “ We The People” project awarded the Virgin Islands Humanities Council a grant of $30,980 in September of 2005. The goal of this grant / project is to encourage and strengthen the teaching and understanding of American history and culture through which we ultimately define ourselves as Americans. The Humanities Council project is entitled, “U.S. Virgin Islanders: A People’s Continued Quest for Self- Governance.”

 

The Virgin Islands Humanities Council seeks to provide opportunities for the diverse population of the Virgin Islands to participate in humanities programs which promote a love of learning, encourage dialogue, enhance understanding, and broaden people's judgment.

The VIHC accomplishes its mission by fostering an awareness of shared commitment to public humanities, through working in partnership with humanities scholars, cultural and civic institutions, and organizations in the territory.