The Oregon Council for the Humanities believes that knowledge and ideas are fundamental to the health of our communities. In this spirit, OCH programs and publications are designed to provide participants the opportunity to reflect upon and discuss the critical issues and ideas of our time. Thanks to support from public and private sources, OCH programs are offered free of charge to nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals.
The Oregon Council for the Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. OCH was established in 1971 and is one of five statewide partners of the Oregon Cultural Trust. If you have questions about any of our programs, please view our staff list to find the appropriate contact person or call us at (503) 241-0543 in Portland or (800) 735-0543 from elsewhere in the state.