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.

06/02/2026
C.1925 envelope from the Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC. This historic King Street hotel, opened in 1924, was bu...
06/02/2026

C.1925 envelope from the Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC. This historic King Street hotel, opened in 1924, was built at the cost of $1.5 million using plans from prolific New York architect W.L. Stoddard.

05/31/2026

The Fall of Charleston was the greatest military disaster suffered by the Patriots during the Revolutionary War. Yet the occupation had failed to crush the Revolution, instead it helped fuel (Full story below.)

05/31/2026
Local historical artist Dale Watson will have selected paintings on display at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon; 122 E...
05/31/2026

Local historical artist Dale Watson will have selected paintings on display at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon; 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC ( May 20-July 7).The exhibit will feature works that have been commissioned by the American Battlefield Trust and South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust for the Liberty Trail Project. The illustrations reflect the battles, skirmishes and figures of South Carolina’s pivotal role in winning of the American Revolution.

I'm honored to be exhibiting my work at the Old Exchange Building in historic Charleston, SC. The exhibit is in the Great Hall on the second floor where president George Washington was entertained with lavish dinners, concerts and dances held in his honor during his visit to the city in 1791. Many t...

C. 1920-1926 photograph captioned "[Radcliffe-King Mansion, 24 George Street], Charleston, South Carolina".
05/31/2026

C. 1920-1926 photograph captioned "[Radcliffe-King Mansion, 24 George Street], Charleston, South Carolina".

1952 photgraph captioned "Six-foot bituminous-surfaced shoulders along US 1, between Columbia and Lexington, South Carol...
05/31/2026

1952 photgraph captioned "Six-foot bituminous-surfaced shoulders along US 1, between Columbia and Lexington, South Carolina."

Pair of 1951 images showcasing Charleston High School students. . Looks like the young men atop the shop have a great vi...
05/27/2026

Pair of 1951 images showcasing Charleston High School students. . Looks like the young men atop the shop have a great view of the parade! Anyone know the name of the type of roadster the students are posing in the second image?

1941 photograph by Paul M. Pillsbury captioned "Racing at Myrtle Beach". From South Carolina: The WPA Guide to the Palme...
05/27/2026

1941 photograph by Paul M. Pillsbury captioned "Racing at Myrtle Beach". From South Carolina: The WPA Guide to the Palmetto State.

Address

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

Telephone

+18437272165

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