Payment

The Avery Research Center accepts the following as payment for reproduction and/or permission fees: cash, money order, check, electronic payment. Checks and money orders should be written out to the Avery Research Center and mailed to the following address

Reading Room 
Avery Research Center for African American History & Culture
College of Charleston
125 Bull Street
Charleston, S.C. 29424

In order to pay electronically (credit/debit card) please follow these instructions

  • Go to the membership page here.
  • Put in amount invoiced under “other”
  • Fill out payment information
  • Once payment has been put through email AveryResearchCenter@cofc.edu the receipt as proof of payment.
  • Staff sends patrons reproduction(s) and/or grants permission to use item(s)

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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