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This post is written by Veer Mehta, Avery’s Mellon Project Archivist.

This blog post is written by Kayla Blanchard, who is a graduate assistant for the Avery Research Center for African...

Brittney Ferrette Washington (b.1987) brings Saltwater Lineages to the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. Saltwater Lineages...

Located near the heart of the Lowcountry—Charleston, SC is known for its rich history, culture, and arts. Our Port City...

This blog post is written by Annie Meyer, who is a graduate student for the Avery Research Center for African...

Greetings, my name is Ardra Whitney. Not too long ago, DaNia Childress, Project Director at Avery Research Center for African...

I attended the College of Charleston from 1998 - 2002. I graduated in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in economics...

I was a visiting assistant professor and postdoctoral fellow at the Avery Research Center during the 2001-2002 academic year. Having spent...

Avery is a part of me.  I carry with me its essence as a community gathering place and foundation for...

Avery’s Reset & Restart: August 11-15. We’ll be back August 19, 2025 Virtual Services is available on the 14th and...

I had the honor of working at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture while I was...

While an MA student in public history at the College of Charleston, I discovered the largest sale of enslaved people...

This is a part of an ongoing series featuring the reflections of past Avery Research Center employees, interns, and undergraduate...

This is a part of an ongoing series featuring the reflections of past Avery Research Center employees, interns, and undergraduate...

This is a part of an ongoing series featuring the reflections of past Avery Research Center employees, interns, and undergraduate...

Due to the Juneteenth holiday, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will be closed to the...