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Human Ties
COMING UP IN OUR VIRTUAL FRIDAY SERIES:
Join us on Friday, June 4 at 5:00 pm when Dr. Nicole Ruane (UNH) will discuss Mary Baker Eddy, New Hampshire's most important and innovative religious thinker. Mark Twain called Eddy "the most interesting woman that ever lived, and the most extraordinary." 
 
Eddy’s church, The Church of Christ, Scientist, profoundly influenced American religious thought and public opinion about women’s roles in society. This program discusses the ways in which Eddy's experience as a woman in Victorian-era America influenced her gendered understanding of God; the nature of humanity, the body, and health; and the place of women in powerful organizations. Join us on Zoom for this free, online presentation!

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS
Free grant-writing workshop on June 3rd!

Community Project Grant Program Manager Agnes Burt will host a virtual grant-writing workshop on June 3 from 3:00-4:00 pm via Zoom. Agnes will provide an overview of the application process and discuss how to submit a competitive proposal. Register in advance HERE.
Congratulations to these recent Community Project Grant recipients!
GEMMA SOLDATI
The Adventures of Sleepyhead

Creator of the character “Sleepyhead,” award-winning comedian Gemma Soldati will develop short videos that ask what it means to “dream,” helping kids explore big questions in an age-appropriate way.
HILLSBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
History Alive!

This August, the Society will host its annual History Alive! weekend and explore the history, society, and culture of the Abenaki people.
Grant Deadline Reminders
Applications for NHH’s inaugural Focus Grant are due June 10! NHH welcomes applications from non-profits or individuals who propose a public humanities program focused on indigenous studies, poetry, or literature. View the call for proposals HERE.
Major Grant draft proposals are due June 15! Major Grants provide up to $10,000 to eligible non-profit organizations to support public humanities programs. Final proposals are due July 15. View the application and Community Project Grant guidelines HERE.
CONNECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES
Don't miss Connections Program Manager Mary Nolin reading A Different Pond in our Connecting Through Stories series. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son, and between cultures, old and new. Activities to accompany the book suitable for all ages and literacy levels are available on our website. WATCH VIDEO
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