The California Council for the Humanities connects Californians to ideas and one another in order to understand
our shared heritage and diverse cultures, inspire civic participation, and shape our future.

Creating Community Through Story

A Celebration of the California Community Heritage Projects

Conducted between 1999 and 2001, the seven California Community Heritage projects demonstrated the power of public humanities programs, and the power of story, to transform lives and revitalize communities. From Humboldt County to Oakland to Los Angeles, these innovative programs brought both civic and environmental renewal to communities in crisis. Read on to find out more about four of these projects.

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