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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Finding Aids


Avery is home to approximately two hundred manuscript collections. Explore our finding aids repository to learn more. 
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Visit


Over 3000 patrons visit the Avery Research Center annually, ranging from scholars and lecturers to school groups and universities, to families and community members from all over the world.
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Exhibitions


The Avery Research Center maintains several galleries and public program spaces. Each year, the Avery Research Center develops exhibitions from its rich archival, art, and rare manuscript collections.
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Donate


Support to the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is vital in order to carry out its mission.
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Avery News


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Join the Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Book Discussion of "The Sisterhood" with author Courtney Thorsson on March 26th at 6:30pm EST

March 22, 2024

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Avery Normal Institute Student and Teacher Listings, 1865-1954 

March 20, 2024

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Join us on Feb. 15th for Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Book Discussion of "The Davenports"

February 14, 2024

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MUSEUM TOURS: The Avery Research Center offers self-guided tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1030AM-12PM and 2PM-330PM. For large groups we ask you limit 25 people or fewer per time slot for self-guided tours. Due to staffing shortages Avery will not be offering guided tours to the general public until further notice.

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

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