LITERASI SEJARAH BENTENG TUJUH LAPIS MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN TAMBUSAI KABUPATEN ROKAN HULU

Abstract

This research aimed at finding out the historical literacy of Seven-Layer Fortress of the community and the factors influencing the historical literacy of Seven-Layer Fortress.  This research was instigated with the lack of interest in learning history because it was considered boring, the lack of public attention to preserving Seven-Layer Fortress as a tourist attraction, the minimal skills in understanding the historical context, and the lack of public awareness of the existence of Seven-Layer Fortress as a defense and security.  Qualitative descriptive survey was used in this research.  Observation, interview, and documentation were the techniques of collecting data.  The technique of analyzing data was qualitative descriptive.  Based on the research findings and data analyses, the historical literacy of Seven-Layer Fortress of Rokan Hulu community had an important role in building public understanding of cultural identity and heritage.  With the right approach and the use of technology, historical literacy could increase public awareness and involvement in preserving Seven-Layer Fortress.  The supporting factors of the history of Seven-Layer Fortress could be identified in general that the supporting factors for tourism in Rokan Hulu Regency were adequate, because they could be seen from the development in the sectors of transportation, accommodation, culinary, and so on, besides, there was something much more important—the management of the tourist attraction itself.  While the obstructing factors of the history of Seven-Layer Fortress were internal (human resources) and external (community relocation) factors.