The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon http://www.oldexchange.com/ Charleston's Historic Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon was constructed in 1771.
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Considered to be one of the three most historically significant Colonial buildings in the United States, the Old Exhange Building is a "must see" when visiting Charleston. The Old Exchange is where South Carolina ratified the US Constitution in 1788 becoming the 8th state to join the union. It was used as a prison by the British occupation during the Revolutionary War.

Aerial view of the Citadel campus, Charleston, SC from C. 1945.
06/24/2026

Aerial view of the Citadel campus, Charleston, SC from C. 1945.

1914 views of Clinton, SC. Any locals spot familiar landmarks?
06/24/2026

1914 views of Clinton, SC. Any locals spot familiar landmarks?

" A major hotel, six stores and many offices disappeared from the Spartanburg skyline when the Spartan Inn building burn...
06/23/2026

" A major hotel, six stores and many offices disappeared from the Spartanburg skyline when the Spartan Inn building burned on April, 22, 1910." - New York Times

This C . 1905 photo postcard captioned "Spartan Inn, Spartanburg, South Carolina" showcases this historic structure roughly five years before its' destruction.

Nearly 250 years after he died in the Battle of Camden, researchers identified Pvt. John Pumphrey as one of more than a ...
06/22/2026

Nearly 250 years after he died in the Battle of Camden, researchers identified Pvt. John Pumphrey as one of more than a dozen Continental Army John Does that were found near the battlefield.

DNA testing helped determine that a Continental Army soldier, whose remains were found in 2022, was Pvt. John Pumphrey.

06/22/2026

A historic house in Charleston’s Battery neighborhood has been missing its most recognizable feature for the last 140 years. The owners are finally restoring the property and adding it back. (Full story below.)

Civil War image from 1862 captioned "Seabrook, South Carolina. Natural arch".
06/21/2026

Civil War image from 1862 captioned "Seabrook, South Carolina. Natural arch".

Eleven years after the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church, the Charleston community is again pausing to remember the ni...
06/17/2026

Eleven years after the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church, the Charleston community is again pausing to remember the nine lives lost and reflect on a legacy of unity, faith, and forgiveness.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Eleven years after the mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church, the Charleston community is again pausing to remember the nine lives lost and reflect on a legacy of unit…

C. 1875 engraving of the Old Exchange Building, Charleston, SC.
06/17/2026

C. 1875 engraving of the Old Exchange Building, Charleston, SC.

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122 E Bay Street
Charleston, SC
29401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm
11pm - 5pm

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+18437272165

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