SC National Heritage Corridor

Avery Research Center for African American History And Culture

 The Avery Research Center is an archives and museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and documentation of the history and culture of African Americans in Charleston and the South Carolina lowcountry. 

The Avery Research Center maintains several galleries and other spaces, sponsors exhibitions produced from the Center's archival and permanent collections, presents exhibits from South Carolina-based visual artists, hosts temporary exhibitions, sponsors a traveling exhibition program, and conducts daily public tours for individuals and groups.

The Center's galleries and other public spaces house permanent displays and installations, workshops, lectures, poetry readings, book signings, receptions, jazz performances and art exhibitions throughout the year.