NCPH Webinar: Pedagogy and Public Memory: Pomeroy Foundation Historical Marker Grants

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 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 Foundation’s curriculum with master’s and PhD students to prepare grant applications commemorating history in South Carolina. The workshop also covers the importance of primary sources and offers tips for preparing a standout marker grant application. Whether your local history involves food, transportation, or another topic, you’ll gain tools to help students create strong applications and see how Pomeroy Markers educate the public, encourage pride of place, and promote tourism across the United States.