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Sightseeing
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
A 1771 Charleston building that once served as a trading hall and customs office, now a historic site focused on the Revolution and colonial life.
122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 · Charleston, SC
About Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Opened in 1771 as a trading hall and customs office, this Charleston building has been a local landmark for nearly 250 years. The nonprofit site centers on the American Revolution and colonial Charleston. Visitors can explore a self-guided exhibition across the upper two floors. Admission also includes a guided tour of the cellar, known as the Provost Dungeon, which lasts about 25 minutes. Staff and docents are stationed throughout the building to share more of its story.
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