AVERY RESEARCH CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

Collecting, preserving, and promoting the unique history and culture of the African diaspora.
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Admin Phone: 843.953.7609
Archives Phone: 843.953.7608
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Location
125 Bull Street Charleston SC, 29424

Avery Hours

The building and reading room is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The archives/reading room is available for appointment only.

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Avery News

History News

Issue 4 of the South Carolina Black History Bugle is live!

April 10, 2026

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Symposium: Those Who Have Must Turn Around and Give: Celebrating 40 Years of Preserving Black History and Education

March 16, 2026

Read more about " Symposium: Those Who Have Must Turn Around and Give: Celebrating 40 Years of Preserving Black History and Education"
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Holding Memory: Inside the Louise Holmes Scrapbook Collection

April 29, 2026

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BUILDING: We will be CLOSED to the public June 9-11th and on June 19th.

MUSEUM TOURS: We offer self-guided tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30am-12pm and 2pm-3:30pm. Large groups limited 25 people or less per time slot.

ARCHIVES: Researchers must have a consultation BEFORE making a research appointment. Contact us in advance for further assistance.

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