Category: Programming

Avery September Open House is canceled

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 …

Johns Island Field School Listening Sessions in August 2022

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 Family Reunion: MyHBCU

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 …

Juneteenth Open House at the Avery Research Center on June 15th at 4:30 p.m.

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, …

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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