Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 114
Charleston · South Carolina · Historic sites
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A colonial landmark with a preserved dungeon and layers of civic history.
Historical background
The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, also known as the Custom House, and The Exchange, is a historic building at East Bay and Broad Streets in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1767–1771, it has served a variety of civic institutional functions, including notably as a prisoner of war facility operated by British forces during the American Revolutionary War. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973. It is now a museum operated by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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The story behind the stop
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Plan your visit
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