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.

Pair of 1986 images captioned "Poinsett Bridge, SC Route 42, 2 miles Northwest of Route 11, 2.5 miles East of SC Route 2...
09/09/2026

Pair of 1986 images captioned "Poinsett Bridge, SC Route 42, 2 miles Northwest of Route 11, 2.5 miles East of SC Route 25, Tigerville, Greenville County, SC".

On August 6, 1780, a Patriot militia bolstered by Catawba warriors faced off with British and Loyalist troops at the Bat...
09/09/2026

On August 6, 1780, a Patriot militia bolstered by Catawba warriors faced off with British and Loyalist troops at the Battle of Hanging Rock, Heath Springs, South Carolina.

The Battle of Hanging Rock was a key engagement in the Revolutionary War. Today, only portions of the core battlefield are protected and open to the public, and the area is anticipating population growth and increasing development pressures. Significant funding and partnerships are needed to protect...

This Saturday, September 5th, Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker will be in the Great Hall of the Old Exchange at 2:00pm to talk abou...
09/04/2026

This Saturday, September 5th, Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker will be in the Great Hall of the Old Exchange at 2:00pm to talk about her new book Charleston Loyalists - Treason & Survival in the American Revolution. Jason Wetzel co author.

"A map of South Carolina: constructed and drawn from the district surveys, ordered by the Legislature ", created 1822.
09/03/2026

"A map of South Carolina: constructed and drawn from the district surveys, ordered by the Legislature ", created 1822.

At the July meeting of the Old Exchange Building Commission we are happy to report a unanimous vote in favor of renewing...
09/02/2026

At the July meeting of the Old Exchange Building Commission we are happy to report a unanimous vote in favor of renewing the 1976 Lease Agreement between the SCSDAR, Rebecca Motte Chapter, NSDAR and the State of South Carolina. This year marks 50 years of vision and focus on the stewardship of one of America's great colonial public buildings. Huzzah for another 25 years! Thanks for your support!

08/31/2026
Late 19th century photograph of a bustling King Street in Charleston SC, looking north.
08/31/2026

Late 19th century photograph of a bustling King Street in Charleston SC, looking north.

1863 image captioned "Photograph shows two men on the porch of a wood structure with a sign, "Photographs" posted on the...
08/28/2026

1863 image captioned "Photograph shows two men on the porch of a wood structure with a sign, "Photographs" posted on the front, possibly photographer Sam Cooley's Folly Island studio."

Civil War stereograph. Original caption: "Charleston, Febry 1863, Mills House Hotel."
08/28/2026

Civil War stereograph. Original caption: "Charleston, Febry 1863, Mills House Hotel."

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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