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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Phone
Admin Office: 843.953.7609
Reading Room: 843.953.7608
Fax: 843.953.7607
Hours
We are offering virtual research services.
Regular Hours
Archival Reading Room:
Monday–Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Museum Tours: The Avery Research Center is currently closed to all tours. Stay tuned for our upcoming virtual tour.
Avery Digital Classroom
The digital classroom features multiple activities to appeal to all, such as digital lectures, film screenings, book discussions, and interactive online trivia. Each participant will leave the Avery Digital Classroom historically stimulated as a result of its fun, educational, and interpersonal environment.
Cultivating Community: Conversation With Dr. Tamara T. Butler
This talk “Cultivating Community” features our new executive director Dr. Tamara Butler. Dr. Butler dives into her goals as the new executive director of the Avery Research Center, explains how she aims to continue our unified community, and shares her personal journey to her current role.
The False Cause: A Discussion with Dr. Adam Domby
We are glad to share our discussion of The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory, Discussionwhich was led by author, historian, and College of Charleston professor Dr. Adam H. Domby.
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2021 Black History Month Events!
The anniversary is February, but we celebrate year round! We Celebrate Year Round is an interactive, thought provoking, and inspiring virtual Black history program created to spark meaningful conversation, engage students grades K-12, while reiterating the importance of black influence on the world as we know it.
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Student Research at the College of Charleston: Olivia Williams
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Avery Digital Classroom: April 2021
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Student Research at the College of Charleston: Joshua Parks
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