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It’s #TourCofC Tuesday! Welcome to the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture!πŸ“125 Bull Street Β  πŸ”˜ This 3 story building constructed in 1868 served as the Avery Normal Institute for future teachers, and later as the Avery High School for Black students. πŸ”˜ Now known as the Avery Research Center, the museum highlights Gullah Geechie culture, local and global black history, artists from the Lowcountry, South Carolina and African diaspora. πŸ”˜ Take a guided or self-guided tour to view artifacts and documents from the extensive archival collections. πŸ”˜ Attend in-person and hybrid events that promote the mission to collect, promote, and preserve the unique history and culture of the African diaspora. πŸ”˜ Sit down in the Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club Reading Room to read through materials from black families, organizations, and social movements. πŸ”˜ Go to πŸ”— avery.cofc.edu to schedule your visit to the Avery Research Center. See you soon!

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