The Avery Research Center preserves the history of African-Americans in the Charleston area through a museum, an historic site, and extensive archives.

The Clemson Area African American Museum is a leading museum and cultural-resource center dedicated to African American history and culture. 

Hahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is one of the fifth oldest Jewish congregations in the United States, and its synagogue is a national landmark. Volunteer docents lead tours exploring the historic Sanctuary and share its unique history.

The McKissick Museum is a University of South Carolina-affiliated museum that details the culture & geography of the American South. It is free and open to the public, and tours are available.

The Old Slave Mart Museum tells the story of Charleston’s role in the U.S. domestic slave-trade, functioning as a museum of African American history.