Category: Programming

The Role of Black Women’s Social Clubs in the Political, Social, and Cultural Activism in the South Carolina Lowcountry with Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch on May 19th at 6pm

In 2020, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture was awarded a a grant to digitize collection items representing Black women’s activism in the SC Lowcountry. This project is supported by the Digital Public Library of America. The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and …

flyer for program preserving the Black family

Celebrating Preservation Month by Preserving the Black Family on May 12, 2021 at 12pm

Description Come learn about how to start your family archives, and how to treasure, preserve, and interpret these records. Download Flyer Registration https://cofc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdOmorj4jE9FzRvVl0j233AdsABPWafFL

Lowcountry Action Committee Co-Sponsors May Program Series #HandsOffEastSide

We at the Avery Research Center are always seeking ways to help our community and we are proud to partner with the Lowcountry Action Committee and the Eastside Community Development Center on their efforts to highlight the Eastside Charleston community. See below for a recent press release by the Lowcountry Action Committee on this partnership …

April 22, 2021 at 6pm: Avery Digital Classroom event- She Got Game: Exploring the Disparities in Women’s Basketball

This week in the Avery Digital Classroom we will be hosting an interactive event entitled, She Got Game. She Got Game: Exploring the Disparities in Women’s Basketball is a panel discussion led by women athletes that will dive deeply into past, present, and future concerns in women’s basketball and offer a platform to current players and athletes who feel their voices …

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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