The Old Exchange is established as one of three most historic buildings in Colonial America. Delegates to the Continental Congress were elected in this building. The United States Constitution …
The Old Exchange is established as one of three most historic buildings in Colonial America. Delegates to the Continental Congress were elected in this building. The United States Constitution was ratified upstairs in the great hall. The declaration of Independence was read publicly to the citizens of Charleston in 1776. During British occupation from 1780 to 1782 the cellar of the building was used as a prison earning it the infamous nickname "The Dungeon." during his 1791 southern tour President George Washington was entertained in great style at the building. The Old Exchange Building became the economic social and cultural center of a bustling South Carolina colony.
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Jan 1, 2025
The building was saved by DRW, who bought it from the US government. The building is nicely restored, and now is a museum. Do not miss the tour of the dungeons. Full review by RudySzymon
Dec 9, 2024
This museum was well worth the time. It was especially impressive to see the declaration of independence. I felt there could have been more prisoner detail when in the dungeon section. Full review by Sherry G
Oct 31, 2024
Carol provided a lot of insights into how the dungeon had been used over time. The visual exhibits added to the information. For the Exchange, you did a self-guided tour. There were a lot of expla… Full review by jerrys01
Someone said you really don't have to pay admission to visit this. The $10 was for the tour. Is this true? If we don't pay are there things to read explaining things? I did read on the website that the self guided tour only includes the top 2 floors and not the dungeon. Anyone have experience with this?
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We paid the $10 which included the dungeon tour. The self guided part still required the $10 admission to get in and see the two upper floors.
How often do you have the pirate trials during the day? Are they scheduled for specific times?
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Hello! The pirate trials are not a regular feature of The Old Exchange. The trials are a reenacted yearly as part of Colonial Charles Towne Festival. We have not set a date for …
Hello! The pirate trials are not a regular feature of The Old Exchange. The trials are a reenacted yearly as part of Colonial Charles Towne Festival. We have not set a date for 2018's pirate trial yet, but will be the 300th anniversary of the trial of Stede Bonnet, the infamous Gentleman Pirate. Please check our website or our Facebook page in the coming year for more details.
Hi, I've read comments that there might be a 'combo' admittance that includes Slave Mart Museum. Any details on that?
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Hello and thank you for the question. We sell a combination ticket that includes both The Old Exchange and The Slave Mart Museum. The ticket can be purchased at either location …
Hello and thank you for the question. We sell a combination ticket that includes both The Old Exchange and The Slave Mart Museum. The ticket can be purchased at either location and doesn't have to be used in the same day. The Prices are: $15 for Adults $11 for Seniors $8 for Children If you have any other questions, please call us at 843-727-2165.
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