Through its emphasis on the humanities, the Minnesota Humanities Center works to build a literate and thoughtful society. A Minnesota-based national center and clearing house for the best in the humanities, the Humanities Center:
conducts professional development opportunities;
creates and disseminates one-of-a-kind educational resources;
partners with other organizations to offer humanities programs statewide; and
operates a full-service conference facility.
History
Founded in 1971, the Humanities Center is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Conference facility
The offices and many of the programs of the Humanities Center are housed in a full-service conference facility on St. Paul's East Side, near Lake Phalen. The facility is also used by a variety of clientele for meetings, retreats, small conferences, and special events.
Board of Directors
The Humanities Center is governed by a Board of Directors. Members serve four-year terms, volunteer their time, and come from all areas of the state, reflecting the state's cultural and geographic diversity. Members are elected by the Board of Directors at its quarterly meetings.