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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.

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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

Holiday Inn Historic District

Centrally located; ; Arrangements for tours, etc.; Decorated with beautiful reproductions of 18th century furnishings;

Charleston, SC Businesses

Zero Water Street Bed And Breakfast

(c.1836) Antebellum mansion with piazza overlooking Charleston Harbor; Private entrance; Fresh flowers. SC Bed & Breakfast Assn member. Charleston Bed &

Charleston, SC Businesses

Twenty-Seven State Street B&B

(c. 1800) Located in the French Quarter of the orginial walled city; Our carriage house suites each have a private entrance and overlook a courtyard; Free parking ; SC Bed and Breakfast Assn. Charter member;

Charleston, SC Businesses

Two Meeting Street Inn

(c.1890) Beautiful Queen Anne mansion overlooking Charleston Harbor; Afternoon tea; All private baths; Tiffany stained glass windows; elegant arched piazzas, manicured garden. Romantic B&

Charleston, SC Businesses

Things to do near Charleston, SC

Sleep Inn Charleston Mt. Pleasant

Centrally located to the leisure and business traveler, and only 2 miles from the historic downtown Charleston, the Sleep Inn...

Nathaniel Russell House

Completed in 1808 for wealthy shipping merchant Nathaniel Russell and his wife, Sarah Russell, this townhouse is recognized a...

Festival Hispano

Feel the heat at this year's festival as we celebrate the sights and sounds of the Latino world. Live Latin music, authentic...

Days Inn Airport/Coliseum

Free airport transportation; Playground; Guest laundry; Pay movies; Seven miles from Historic District; Coliseum 3 blocks; 1m...

Economy Inn

Free HBO; Coin laundry. Pets allowed, outdoor pool. Also, the Inn is near other restaurants, Charleston airport, and the Air...