Provost Dungeon and Old Exchange BuildingThe British used Provost Dungeon to hold prisoners during the
American Revolution, and in 1774 the Old Exchange Building hosted
the delegate elections for the First Continental Congress. Before
this momentous occasion, the Exchange Building was built in 1771
and 1772 in order to assist with the heavy import and export trade
taking place in Charleston. The Exchange was built in the Palladian
style of architecture with a facade constructed from imported
Portland stone. This site was firmly constructed and has (in part)
withstood war, earthquakes and even hurricanes. Part of the
Half-Moon Bastion was excavated here and is the only visible
section of the old Charles Town fort. Today, the Old Exchange Building and the Provost Dungeon are run
by the South Carolina Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, and all three floors of the main building are open to
the public as a museum focused on the city's history and its role
in the United States' history. Visitors are also
Address: 122 East Bay Street
Website: www.oldexchange.org/
Telephone: (843) 727 2165
Opening Time: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Admission: $8 (adults), $4 (children) |
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