In order to provide the Avery staff to install new exhibitions and to plan for the Fall 2022 semester, this month’s open house is canceled. We will resume in October. See you then. To get your dose of Avery, please take a moment to review our digital collections, digital exhibitions, and our Avery Digital Classroom …
Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation through the University of Virginia and the Vernacular Architecture Forum to sponsor and support summer field schools that will focus on African American places and engage Black communities, scholars, and students. The first school will be held May 22- June 9, 2023. Website URL Avery Research Center’s Involvement …
The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture has been an integral part of the Lowcountry community since its inception as the Avery Normal Institute in 1865. Born during the post-war era when many schools were created to bring education to African Americans, the Avery Normal Institute served as a hub in the …
Join the Avery Research Center for a unique learning experience in honor of Juneteenth! During this event visitors are invited to: Take a self-guided tour through the Center Learn more about Juneteenth through a podcast that will be airing throughout the building Have the opportunity to receive a copy of the book On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed, …
