Pedagogy and Public Memory: Historical Marker Grants from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation

Discover how to infuse historical marker grant applications into your curriculum and turn your community’s history into a fully funded marker from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. In this workshop, Susan Hughes introduces the benefits of the Pomeroy Foundation’s diverse marker grant programs and national education initiative, which guides students in researching primary sources to apply for a Pomeroy Marker. Jessica Elfenbein shares her experience using the curriculum with master’s and PhD students to prepare grant applications commemorating South Carolina history. The workshop also covers the importance of primary sources and offers tips for preparing a standout marker grant application.