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From the Charleston World / Places
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Enter a colonial civic building near Charleston's waterfront and descend to its Revolutionary War dungeon. The contrast between public exchange rooms and confined basement is the reason to go inside.
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Built in the late 1760s, the Exchange served trade and government before British forces used its basement to hold prisoners during the Revolution. Its changing uses make the building more than a preserved facade: the rooms show how commerce, political power and wartime detention occupied the same site.
What to look for
The arched street-level openings and cupola of the Exchange
The Provost Dungeon below the main rooms
Exhibits on the building's colonial customs and exchange roles
Useful to know
Leave time for the cellar tour as well as the main-floor exhibits.
Pair it with a walk along East Bay Street to understand its former waterfront position.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–15 min
Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
