Heroes and Villains of the Revolution CHARLESTON –    Did the villain of Mel Gibson’s “The Patriot” have a real-life counterpart?  Does Benedict Arnold deserve his reputation as the great traitor of American history?  What is General Robert E. Lee’s connection to Revolutionary War cavalry commander Light Horse Harry?  How

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The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon 1771 Witness South Carolina's Founding Experience The Birth of a Revolution Walk in the footsteps of legends.

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Welcome to the gift shop!The Old Exchange Gift Shop offers a diverse selection of exceptional quality gift items and souvenirs, carefully chosen to reflect the fascinating and extensive history of the building, the city of Charleston, the state of South Carolina, and related U.S. historical events. We're sure you'll find

The Old Exchange Building is seeking volunteers to train and serve as guides at the historical center of Charleston’s early history. Help visitors experience our rich local heritage and introduce them to the many people and events that shaped our country. For information on how you can help contact: Email

Established in 1985, the Friends of the Old Exchange is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the mission of the Old Exchange Building. Contributions to the Friends through donations and annual membership dues provide the Exchange with vital resources that allow us to promote historical education and preserve the

3-ROOM RENTAL: THE GREAT HALL, ISAAC HAYNE ROOM and SCDAR ROOM It could be said that The Old Exchange has the most beautiful and historically significant meeting spaces available in Charleston. And certainly these three rooms would qualify. The Great Hall, Isaac Hayne Room, and SCDAR Room offer flexible seating

Come step back in time and visit The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon! Our site offers a variety of education programs for students and groups of all ages. The Old Exchange is rich in Charleston history, and we have created programs that are not only entertaining and informative, but they