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Day 2—Part 3: So Many Layers Continued: A Visit and Dinner at the Athenaeum Liverpool  

This is the fourth blog post in a series written by Georgette Mayo, Avery Research Center’s Processing Archivist, reflecting on...
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Winter Break Closure (Dec. 23-Jan. 1)

The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will be closed due to the College of Charleston's winter...
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Day 2—Part 2: So Many Layers . . . the International Slavery Museum (ISM)  

This is the third blog post in a series written by Georgette Mayo, Avery Research Center’s Processing Archivist, reflecting on...
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Day 2-Part 1: On the Road to Liverpool and an Introduction to the National Museums Liverpool (NML) 

This is the third blog post in a series written by Georgette Mayo, Avery Research Center’s Processing Archivist, reflecting on...
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Day 1- Hello London: Arriving at the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)

This is the second blog post in a series written by Georgette Mayo, Avery Research Center’s Processing Archivist, reflecting on...
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My London/Liverpool /London Experience

This is the first blog post in a series written by Georgette Mayo, Avery Research Center's Processing Archivist, reflecting on...
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Avery Research Center Holiday Closures

The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will close at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th, and...
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Jack and Jill Went Up the Hill to the Holy City 

This post is written by Nate Hubler, the Avery Research Center’s Liberatory Legacies Archival Fellow, who started in this position...
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Archival Projects Archive Spotlight News & Notes

Scrapbooking Life

This post is written by Nate Hubler, the Avery Research Center’s Liberatory Legacies Archival Fellow, who started in this position...
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Archival Projects Archive Spotlight News & Notes

Embedded in Beaufort

This post is written by Nate Hubler, the Avery Research Center’s Liberatory Legacies Archival Fellow, who started in this position...
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Archival Projects Archive Spotlight News & Notes

Retirement – It’s What You Make It

This post is written by Nate Hubler, the Avery Research Center’s Liberatory Legacies Archival Fellow, who started in this position...
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Avery Hiring: Andrew Mellon Foundation “Liberatory Literacies” Grant Positions

The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture is excited to announce two new positions for the Andrew...
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August 19-26: No Self-Guided Tours Due to Exhibit Installation and Avery Family Reunion

The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture staff is installing a new exhibit so we will be...
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Building Update: Reopening to the public on August 9

We hope that everyone stayed safe during the TS Debby. We are glad to report that the Avery Research Center...
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August 5: Avery Research Center closed due to weather

As of Monday, August 5, 2024, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will be closed to...
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Archive Spotlight News & Notes

Preserving Heritage: An Internship Experience at the Avery Research Center

This post was written by Kanyisile Barrett, an Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture summer intern. As...
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Archival Projects Archive Spotlight News & Notes

One Family’s Constant Push for Freedom: The Civil Rights Movement and Beyond

This post is written by Nate Hubler, the Avery Research Center’s Liberatory Legacies Archival Fellow, who started in this position...
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BUILDING CLOSURES: We will be closed to the public until January 2, 2025.  Happy Holidays!

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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