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November 2022 Program Activities

All events are free and open to the public. The Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Discussion of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? requires registration to gain access to the Zoom link, register by using this link.

Dr. Conseula Francis Book Circle: Topaz by Beverly Jenkins on Thursday, December 9th at 6:30pm

We are excited to host another fantastic guest author! In conjunction with Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival , the renowned Beverly Jenkins will be our guest, Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Ms. Jenkins requested us to read her classic novel, Topaz (1997). Register Here

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Join the Avery Digital Classroom in August 2021

The Avery Research Center is pleased to provide a wide variety of programming for the August edition of the Avery Digital Classroom The Virtual Town Hall and the Conseula Francis Reading Circle requires registration in advance.

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 …

HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closing at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, December 20th and reopening on Tuesday, January 2nd at 10am.

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 for the remainder of 2023.

ARCHIVES: Researchers must have a consultation BEFORE making a research appointment.

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