New Hampshire Humanities announces new programs in its Humanities to Go speakers bureau that are available for libraries, historical societies, and other nonprofit organizations to book and offer to their communities. Humanities to Go – New Hampshire Humanities’ longest-running program – is evolving to meet today’s funding challenges while continuing to bring engaging, high-quality presentations to communities across New Hampshire. Nonprofit organizations can book old favorites and our new lineup of programs. To learn more about the updated booking process, visit www.nhhumanities.org/htg.
AI to Wearables: Humanity at the Heart of Health Care Technology (Presenter: Maria Sanders)
Explore how medical innovation intersects with the human experience of illness and healing. Drawing on literature, philosophy, and culture, this program examines the values and ethics that ensure technology strengthens, rather than diminishes, the human connection at the heart of health care.
Death Café (Presenter: Kiki Berk)
Death Cafés invite people to gather over tea and cake for candid conversations about mortality. With no agenda or theme (other than death itself), these conversations allow people to share experiences, ask questions, and reflect together while encouraging deeper thought about life and how we might live it more fully.
How the Constitution Helps Us Disagree (Presenter: Meg Mott)
Deliberation holds our democracy together but does it always lead to better decisions? We’ll explore the Constitution’s basic principles and invite participants to engage with progressive, conservative and libertarian perspectives. By wrestling with opposing arguments, we discover how constitutional principles can move us beyond polarization toward deeper political understanding.
Portraits of a Revolution (Presenter: Inez McDermott)
Discover how Revolutionary-era portraits reflect the ideals and values of America’s founding. By “reading” paintings and sculptures of famous and lesser-known figures, participants will explore artistic influences, practice visual analysis, and uncover how portraiture serves as a cultural document of the nation’s early identity.
Peaceful Revolutionary, Enduring Symbol: St. Patrick’s Life & Powerful Legacy Today (Presenter: Mary Kelly)
Marking the Declaration’s 250th, this program explores faith, freedom, and revolution through St. Patrick’s life and legacy, from slavery and mysticism in 5th-century Ireland to his rise as saint and national symbol, revealing how history, identity, and celebration intertwine each March 17.
Tales From the Spice Rack: Exploring the People and Places Behind the Ingredients That Flavor Our Food (Presenter: Laura Tilghman)
Discover the hidden stories behind everyday spices. Focusing on vanilla and cloves from Madagascar, this program explores centuries-old farming traditions, today’s challenges of climate change and global markets and the people whose labor flavors our food, offering fresh insight for bakers and curious learners alike.
Unpacking the Declaration of Independence: What it Meant Then and Now (Presenter: David Alcox)
Explore the Declaration’s original meaning, Enlightenment roots, and modern relevance. Gain a clear, unbiased understanding of its ideals, key figures, and lasting impact, equipping you to think critically and speak confidently about one of America’s foundational documents.
The Ethics of AI (Presenter: Kiki Berk)
Explore the biggest ethical challenges in AI – bias, job loss, deepfakes, and more. Learn key concepts in applied ethics and generative AI, then dive into the moral and policy questions shaping our future. Leave with tools to critically assess AI’s impact on society.
Live Free or Dial (Presenter: The NH Telephone Museum)
Journey through the history of communication with hands-on activities and over 1,000 artifacts. Kids enjoy stories, crafts, and games; adults explore milestones like party lines and the dial system. Engaging for all ages, this interactive program brings the evolution of telecommunications to life.
Welcome Our Robot Overlords! Living with Artificial Intelligence (Presenter: James Kelly)
Explore AI’s rise through fact and fiction, cutting through myths to reveal its real-world potential. Learn how this rapidly advancing technology impacts our lives, and what we can do to safeguard our privacy and livelihoods in an AI-driven future.
What’s the History of Your House? (Presenter: Erin E. Moulton)
Uncover the hidden stories of homes through maps, deeds, newspapers, and more. Learn how to trace a building’s past — its architecture, residents, and role in the community — using local historical resources. Follow the fascinating case of a Masonic Lodge to get started.
Learn about the updated process for booking one of these or many other Humanities to Go programs at www.nhhumanities.org/htg.
New Hampshire Humanities funds and supports programs that inspire curiosity, foster civil dialogue, and explore big questions. An independent, statewide nonprofit, NHH made possible last year 768 free public programs and digital broadcasts reaching 26,656 residents in partnership with 251 organizations in 172 communities, to engage all citizens, regardless of their age or educational level. For more information about New Hampshire Humanities, please visit www.nhhumanities.org.