| BC-50256-05 | Federal/State Partnership: Grants for State Humanities Councils | Humanities Texas | Gateway on the Gulf: Galveston and American Immigration, 1845-1915 | 7/1/2005 - 12/31/2008 | $345,560.00 | Michael | L. | Gillette | | | | Humanities Texas | Austin | TX | 78701-1506 | USA | 2005 | Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Grants for State Humanities Councils | Federal/State Partnership | 315560 | 30000 | 157780 | 15000 | To support a summer institute for teachers examining Galveston's place in US immigration history; develop a historical, traveling exhibit on farmworkers in Texas; develop radiio programming on Texas figures and events; provide small grants for public programs that explore significant events in US history; circulate 5-8 traveling exhibits around the state; planning for a cultural heritage initiative; and a public lecture.
Humanities Texas will respond to “We the People” by hosting a summer institute for teachers examining Galveston’s place in U.S. immigration history; developing a traveling exhibit that will illuminate the achievements of César Chávez; developing a radio program highlighting historically significant Texas figures and events; distributing educational resources that explore U.S. history; offering a public lecture; and hosting several planning meetings for an initiative that will encourage communities to explore their unique traditions against the backdrop of U.S. history. |