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Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
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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.

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  • Built 1767
Address
122 East Bay Street
Hours
Closed · opens 9 am
Weekly hours
Mon9 am–5 pm
Tue9 am–5 pm
Wed9 am–5 pm
Thu9 am–5 pm
Fri9 am–5 pm
Sat9 am–5 pm
Sun11 am–5 pm

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Updated 30 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.