South Carolina Historical Association
2027 Call for Papers
Annual Meeting at the SC Department
of Archives & History, Columbia, SC
Saturday, March 6, 2022
Theme: Rethinking Reconstructions
SCHA invites historians in all fields to submit proposals for presentations and sessions for the 2027 Annual Meeting, to be hosted by the SC Department of Archives & History, Columbia, SC, on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
The theme for this year’s annual meeting is “Rethinking Reconstructions.” The 150th anniversary of the Compromise of 1877, traditionally cited as the end of Reconstruction, invites scholars to dismantle traditional endpoints and rethink this critical era of American history. SCHA welcomes proposals on this theme as well as other historical topics.
We also warmly welcome proposals on history topics outside the theme of the annual meeting. We welcome proposals on a wide array of topics in Southern, American, European, and World History. We encourage not only traditional papers, but also proposals from related areas of interest, such as innovative pedagogy, historical research methods, digital archives history, and public history. We welcome historians at all phases of their careers, including undergraduate students presenting posters (see the Call for Posters - link coming soon), graduate students, and independent scholars.
Proposals for complete sessions are encouraged, but individual proposals are also welcome.
Papers presented are eligible for peer-reviewed publication in the Association’s journal, The Journal of the South Carolina Historical Association.
• Use the SCHA Facebook page to connect with other members for panels.
• Submit your proposal by January 08, 2027 at the following links:
Individual Paper Proposal Form
Complete Session Proposal Form
• Acceptance notification: January 22, 2027
• Paper submission deadline: February 12, 2027
Volunteer at the Annual Meeting
We always need members of SCHA to serve as
session chairs during the annual meeting.
What kind of duties can you expect?
- Read papers and provide feedback to panelists.
- Oversee individual sessions including welcoming participants,
introducing speakers and collecting meeting surveys.
- Act as a representative for SCHA during the panel.
Willing to serve as a Session Chair? Email scha.history@gmail.com.
QUESTIONS? Email scha.history@gmail.com.
