The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

122 E Bay St, Charleston, South Carolina 29401 USA

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“Ghoulish prison of the Revolution”

Is the Old Exchange Building a fancy architectural jewel designed to house 18th-century assemblies? Or is it the ghoulish prison of the Revolution, the place where the martyr Isaac Hayne spent his last night? Or is it the place where George Washington greeted his fellow citizens? And there is no question that slaves were sold for close to a generation next to the very balcony from which the Declaration of Independence was read.

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Dani C.

October 17, 2023

Really nice museum in the middle of town with a whole bunch of artifacts and historical information! The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon was completed in 1771. It has been a British... Read more

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Emily V.

January 23, 2024

Fun and quick diversion in the winter! Easy parking at a garage just down the street. The staff were friendly and informative. Plan for an hour and a half or so depending on how much of the... Read more

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Shirley N.

May 09, 2023

This was one of our stops on our historical walking tour. It peaked our interest so we came back on our own time afterwards. We purchased a combo ticket which included the Old Slave Mart. The... Read more

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