CofC Creates Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston
Under the direction of Bernard Powers, professor emeritus of history, the new center will examine the impact of slavery and race-related issues in Cha..
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Athletics Scholarships Named in Honor of Trailblazing Alumnus
The Alumni Association Board of Directors has named two athletics scholarships in honor of associate athletics director Otto German '73...
Slavery Database is an Open Book
Shannon Hein '99 has partnered with libraries and archives around the country to create a free database of the largest slavery-related content in the ..
Memorial Day Uncovered: Charleston’s ‘Martyrs of the Race Course’
A College of Charleston history professor says the origins of Memorial Day can be traced back to an 1865 ceremony for fallen Union soldiers in Charles..
Looking Back at the Avery Normal Institute
Before it was the Avery Research Center, the building on Bull Street was one of the most important schools and gathering places for black Charlestonia..
Avery Research Center Houses Badges From Charleston’s Past
The Avery Research Center's collections of historical artifacts, including Charleston free badges and slave badges, tell a fascinating story of the Af..
Remembering Eddie Ganaway, CofC’s First Black Graduate
In 1971, Eddie Ganaway became the first black student to walk across the Cistern in a white dinner jacket on Commencement Day..
Updated Exhibit Sheds New Light on Avery Center’s History
The history of the Avery Normal Institute, the legacy of its students and its impact on the community is getting a fresh retelling in an updated exhib..
