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The Avery Research Center is housed in the former Avery Normal Institute, established in 1865. Its mission is to collect, preserve and document the history and culture of African Americans in Charleston and the SC Lowcountry. The Center's collection includes manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, personal papers and other documents and memorabilia. Ongoing exhibits and public programs also highlight the African American experience.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Planters Inn

Planters Inn is the only historic inn (circa 1844) on the famous city market. Spacious rooms and suites have high ceilings, 4-poster beds, marble baths & grand piazzas overlooking a lush Charleston garden. voted a top hotel by readers of Travel & Leisure and Conde'

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Red Roof Inn - Charleston

Children under 18 stay free with parents;

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Residence Inn

All suite hotel with a 24 hour message service; Laundry facilities, iron and ironing boards; Sport court with tennis, volleyball and basketball; Complimentary grocery shopping; fireplaces;

Charleston, SC Businesses

Wild Dunes Resort

Just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, Wild Dunes Resort is a 1,600

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North Charleston Inn

One mile from Charleston International Airport;

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Things to do near Charleston, SC

Dunes Properties Of Charleston

Over 160 immaculate vacation homes, villas and cottages in Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island and Folly Beach. S...

Dunes West Golf Club

Located on the site of historic Lexington Plantation, Charleston's nationally acclaimed golf facility. The Arthur Hills desi...

Holiday Tour Of Homes And Gardens

This tour opens Charleston's most beautiful and historic private homes to the public. The event features holiday decor and...

Sunfish World Championships

Participants will sail in one hundred identical 2006 Worlds Special Edition Sunfish sailboats. The identical boats insure tha...

Nature Adventures Outfitters

This tour outfitter takes guests through blackwater swamps with 1,000-year old cypress trees, into salt marshes, and to 4,000...