The Avery Institute of Afro American History & Culture

The Avery Institute of Afro American History & Culture The Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture is a separate non-profit organization that Fields.

The Avery Research Center is housed in the former Avery Normal Institute, which had been a school for Black Charlestonians from 1865 - 1954. Many luminaries graduated from the institution, including Septima Poinsette Clark and Judge Richard E. The Avery Institute of Afro-American History and Culture joined with the College of Charleston to establish the Avery Research Center for African American H

istory and Culture in 1985. The Avery Institute Board invites you to participate by not only visiting the Avery Research Center but also by contributing to this great institution, which has stimulating programs and exhibits throughout the year. Thank you for your interest in the Afro-American history of the Lowcountry!

Please join us for the Avery Institute’s Annual Meeting & Board Elections (hybrid).
05/15/2026

Please join us for the Avery Institute’s Annual Meeting & Board Elections (hybrid).

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125 Bull Street
Charleston, SC
29424

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