James Eber Campbell was one of the leading socialist thinkers to come out of Charleston, South Carolina, in the 20th century. A self-described dialectical materialist and card-carrying Communist, he amassed one of the most extensive and complete Marxist libraries over the course of nearly a century of life. I am fortunate to have had the …
Passion is the emotion evoked by the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. During my time here, I became enthralled with the culture, activism, and education produced by this institution. Not only did I become more well-versed in the mission of civil equality, but additionally developed a drive to use educational techniques …
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 …
Park Ranger Rich Condon interviews Erica Veal, Project Archivist and Interpretation Specialist at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, to talk about the history and legacy of Charleston’s first accredited secondary school for African Americans. View additional NPS Ranger Chats here.
