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 Charleston.
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05, 2017
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02, 2017
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 Charlestonians.
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02, 2017
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 African-American experience.
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02, 2017
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
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08, 2016
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 exhibition at the Avery Research Center.