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August 19-26: No Self-Guided Tours Due to Exhibit Installation and Avery Family Reunion
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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
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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
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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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Preserving Heritage: An Internship Experience at the Avery Research Center
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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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One Family’s Constant Push for Freedom: The Civil Rights Movement and Beyond
Archival Projects Archive Spotlight Mellon Grant 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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Closed on Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Closed on Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19, 2024

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Save the Date: August 25th for the 2024 Avery Family Reunion at Burke High School
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Save the Date: August 25th for the 2024 Avery Family Reunion at Burke High School

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New Exhibition: 40 Years of MOJA
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New Exhibition: 40 Years of MOJA

“40 Years of MOJA” celebrates the MOJA Arts Festival across four decades. Decorated along the walls of the Avery Research...
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New Exhibition: “Look Just Like Yo Momma”
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New Exhibition: “Look Just Like Yo Momma”

Look Just Like Yo Momma The exhibition features the work of @kolpeace! “Look Just Like Yo Momma” curated by @tiguerecontempo The Exhibition...
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Upcoming Avery Research Center’s Building Closures
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Upcoming Avery Research Center’s Building Closures

May 13-17, 2024The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will be closed to researchers from May 13th to 17th to allow...
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Avery Research Center is Closed on May 10th
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Avery Research Center is Closed on May 10th

Congratulations to all of the College of Charleston graduates!
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Expanding the Scope of Sen. Herbert U. Fielding’s Legacy 
Archival Projects Archive Spotlight Mellon Grant

Expanding the Scope of Sen. Herbert U. Fielding’s Legacy 

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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Student Profile: Marshal McGee
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Student Profile: Marshal McGee

In the coming weeks, we will be featuring profiles of student employees and interns. This post is written by Marshal...
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Student Profile: Patricia Washington
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Student Profile: Patricia Washington

In the coming weeks, we will be featuring profiles of student employees and interns. This post is written by Patricia...
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Student Profile: William Jenkins
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Student Profile: William Jenkins

In the coming weeks, we will be featuring profiles of student employees and interns. This post is written by William...
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Student Profile: Sterling Pettit-Chancley
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Student Profile: Sterling Pettit-Chancley

In the coming weeks, we will be featuring profiles of student employees and interns. This post is written by Sterling...
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Student Profile: D’Aujai Kelley
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Student Profile: D’Aujai Kelley

In the coming weeks, we will be featuring profiles of student employees and interns. This post is written by D'Aujai...
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Student Profile: Ashanti Murphy
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Student Profile: Ashanti Murphy

In the coming weeks, we will be featuring profiles of student employees and interns. This post is written by Ashanti...
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Join us on April 18th for Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Poetry Discussion of “The Future of Black,” with the Co-Editors and Poets
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Join us on April 18th for Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Poetry Discussion of “The Future of Black,” with the Co-Editors and Poets

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Join the Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Book Discussion of “The Sisterhood” with author Courtney Thorsson on March 26th at 6:30pm EST
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Join the Dr. Conseula Francis Reading Circle Book Discussion of “The Sisterhood” with author Courtney Thorsson on March 26th at 6:30pm EST

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BUILDING: Due to Memorial Day, the Avery Research Center will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th.

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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