The African-American History Education Conference is a collaboration between Beaufort County School District, Technical College of the Lowcountry, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Penn Center, and the Gullah Geechie Cultural Heritage Corridor.
Conference Dates:
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Theme: |
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Thursday February 15, 2024
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Historic Educational Tours |
Historical Landmarks |
No Cost |
Friday February 16, 2024
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Teaching and Learning |
Technical College of the Lowcountry |
$25.00* |
Saturday February 17, 2024 Morning
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Community Connections |
Robert Smalls International Academy (8:30 - 1:00) |
$25.00* |
Saturday February 17, 2024 Afternoon
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Student Performances |
University of South Carolina Beaufort (1:30 - 3:30) |
No Cost |
Times:
Thursday (You May Choose One Tour):
Beaufort Leaders of History Tour (9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 12:30 PM-3:00 PM)
Daufuskie Island/Bluffton Tour (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Gullah Tour of Hilton Head (9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 12:30 PM-3:00 PM)
Historical Mather Museum & Interpretive Center Tour (9:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Historic St. Helena Tour (9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 12:30 PM-3:00 PM)
International African American Museum in Charleston, SC (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Robert Smalls International Academy Tour (9:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Friday
Technical College of the Lowcountry
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Robert Smalls International Academy
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
University of South Carolina Beaufort
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost:
Friday: $25.00*
Saturday (RSLA): $25.00*
*TCL/USCB/BCSD Students and BCSD Educators: No Cost
*Guests attending Saturday afternoon performance: No Cost
Meals:
Lunch will be provided Friday and Saturday at no additional cost.
Payments:
ONLINE PAYMENT ONLY. Payments will be made via Online School Payments. You will have the opportunity to pay after you submit this registration form. Select the days attending and proceed to make your payment.
Limits:
Due to space limitations, sessions will close once capacity is reached.
Recertification:
Professional Development Credits will be available for certified teachers.