About the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston


Understanding slavery and its complex legacies

The College of Charleston’s Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston fosters a deeper public understanding of slavery and its complex legacies.  It supports academic research and teaching that examine the role of slavery in the history of the College and our region.

The Center engages its community, area residents and the general public in collaborative programming and dialog to disseminate new knowledge and to promote social justice, racial healing, and reconciliation.

 

Foundations & Collaborations


With a bold mission and dedicated team, the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston seeks to uncover some of history's hardest truths. Learn more about the core principles, leadership, and expansive network that drive our work.