The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Collecting, preserving, and promoting the unique history and culture of the African diaspora

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Admin Office: 843.953.7609 
Archives: 843.953.7608 
Fax: 843.953.7607

Location

125 Bull Street
Charleston, SC 29424

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Archive Hours

We offer in-person and virtual research services by appointment only.
Pre-appointment consultation required. See procedures below or call the archives at 843.953.7608

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Museum Hours

Open for guided tours by appointment and self-guided tours on selected days.

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Avery Digital Classroom

The digital classroom features a variety of fun, stimulating, educational activities such as digital lectures, film screenings, book discussions, and interactive online trivia. Check out our past events here

Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Discussion of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston


Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle January event of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

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Documenting the Arc

Join the Documenting the Arc project team to discussing the grant outcomes, status, and refelections from community advisory board members and interviewees. 

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Avery Research Center How The Word is Passed Book: 2022 College Reads Discussion

Join Avery’s Executive Director, Dr. Tamara Butler and Avery Research Center’s undergraduate assistant as they facilitate a discussion on the 2022 College of Charleston’s College Reads book,  How The Word by Clint Smith.

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Latest News

Check out the latest information and content from the Avery Research Center

Avery Research Center is hiring a Project Archivist!

To support the Avery and Liberatory Literacies: Commemorating 160 Years of Black Education grant project, we[…]

A Critical Conversations event with Tamara Lanier on Repatriating Artifacts of North American Slavery

Date: Tuesday, March 21 5:30-7:00 PM EST Location: Septima Clark Memorial Auditorium (ECTR 118) Description:[…]

March 2023 Open House Cancelled.

The March open house is been cancelled. Sorry any inconvenience, please visit our virtual exhibition.

Our Mission

The Avery Research Center’s mission is to collect, preserve, and promote the unique history and culture of the African diaspora, with an emphasis on Charleston, the South Carolina Lowcountry, and beyond. As a part of the College of Charleston’s Library system, the Avery Research Center’s archival collections, museum exhibitions, and public programming reflect these diverse populations as well as the wider African Diaspora

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MUSEUM TOURS: The Avery Research Center is currently open for guided tours by appointment and self-guided tours on selected days.

OPEN HOUSE: The Avery Research Center currently offers self-guided tours on the second Wednesday of the month. Advance registration required.

ARCHIVES: Researchers must schedule a consultation BEFORE making a research appointment.

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