Abstract-The purpose of this study was to determine the condition of learning the history of high school in the city of Palembang and the needs of the learning model history. This is a qualitative research, research strategy that is used is single-embedded. Research conducted at the high school in Palembang City, namely SMA 22, SMA 14, SMA 13, SMA 21 and SMA PGRI 2. Sources of research data consisted of informants and documents. Data collection techniques used were interviews, observation and document analysis. The validity of the source data using triangulation techniques and triangulation methods. Data analysis technique that is used is the technique of interactive analysis. The result showed that in general the history teachers in Palembang as the samples when implementing the learning process is already making preparations such as syllabus and lesson plans, but not many teachers use instructional model although listing them in the RPP. In the process of learning in general, teachers use the lecture method varied with cognitive assessment. The conclusion of this study is the need for the development of a model of teaching history can enable students and accommodate all the potential of the students.