Take a tour to one of the historically significant sites in Charleston with a visit to the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon. The Old Exchange was constructed by colonists in the late 18th century who needed a place to conduct business and handle Charleston's busy exporting and importing trade. This was the third most notable colonial building in American history, behind Boston's Faneuil Hall and Philadelphia's Town Hall.
Located underneath the Old Exchange, which has been known as an archaeological wonder for all of its artifacts and discoveries, in the Provost Dungeon. This eerie structure held the city's criminals, pirates, and others, including Arthur Middleton of Middleton Place! Today, visitors can enjoy an animated and exciting adventure in living history at the location. You'll hear fantastic tales of the patriots who built the city, and costumed guides will offer a fun way to learn history. An on-site gift shop makes it easy to take home some of the fun, and camera & video recording is allowed throughout the entire facility! Learning will be fun for the entire family at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon!
