Teaching American History in South Carolina (TAHSC) coordinates yearly Summer Institutes that provide a range of professional development opportunities for South Carolina teachers. Summer institutes give teachers the tools needed to make history more engaging for their students. Participants establish relationships with academic historians, master teachers, and staff from cultural institutions to share teaching strategies and create original curriculum designed for effective classroom instruction.

Lowcountry teachers at the College of CharlestonPee Dee teachers at the State ArchivesMidlands Teachers at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home
 

Calling all teachers!! We are now accepting applications from history and social studies teachers to participate in our upcoming 2008 Summer Institutes.  These 10-day institutes will take place in the Florence, Clemson and Columbia areas.  The course, which aligns with 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 11th grade social studies curriculum, is entitled U.S. History to 1865: Content Methods, and Resources for Teachers.  You can choose to apply for one of the following institutes:

  • Pee Dee (Florence, Hartsville & general area), June 16-27, 2008
  • Upstate (Clemson, Walhalla, and general region), July 7-18, 2008
  • Midlands (Columbia, Camden & general area), July 21-Aug 1, 2008
Other than a refundable deposit of $50.00, there is NO FEE to attend this course.  Participating teachers receive a stipend of $600 and 3 hours graduate history credit.  Click here for more information and to apply online for the 2008 Summer Institute nearest to you!

 
2008 Midyear Retreat: Teachers Enjoy a Harmonious Weekend at the Beach! In February, participants in the Teaching American History in South Carolina (TAHSC) assembled at Springmaid Beach Resort and Conference Center in Myrtle Beach, SC for the 2008 Midyear Retreat. 

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Be sure to check out our online "Treasure Trove" of primary sources, virtual tours, and lessons for the classroom. We welcome all social studies and history teachers to make use of this site, which we hope will become an essential resource for planning history education.

Pee Dee Teachers at Florence MuseumMidlands Teachers at SC State MuseumLowcountry Teachers at Drayton Hall
Click here to see highlights and photos from the 2006 Summer Institutes!


Teaching American History in South Carolina (TAHSC) is part of a nationwide Teaching American History grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement. Richland School District 2 is the primary recipient of this grant, although TAHSC serves teachers in several districts across the Palmetto State. TAHSC is administered by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, which houses more than 300 years of historical documents recording the rich and diverse history of the people and government of South Carolina. End of content

Lowcountry Teachers at Patriots PointMidlands teachers at the South Carolina Confederate Relic RoomPee Dee teachers at the Murchison School in Bennettsville