OLD SLAVE MART MUSEUM

CHARLESTON, SC

The Old Slave Mart Museum is a historic site located in Charleston, South Carolina. The museum is housed in what was once a slave auction gallery, built in 1859. It is believed to be the last remaining building of its kind in the city.

The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the slave trade in Charleston. It contains exhibits that detail the process of buying and selling slaves, as well as the conditions in which they were kept. Additionally, the museum features artifacts such as slave tags, shackles, and other items related to the slave trade.

Visitors can take guided tours of the museum to learn more about the history of the slave trade in Charleston. The tours are led by knowledgeable guides who provide insight into the experiences of both the slaves and the slave traders.

The Old Slave Mart Museum is an important cultural landmark in Charleston that helps to educate visitors about the city's complex and often difficult history. It serves as a reminder of the atrocities of the past and the need to continue to work towards equality and justice for all.

OLD SLAVE MART MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHARLESTON SC. US MID #8404500026

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8439586467
• website: http://www.charlestoncity.info/dept/content.aspx?nid=87

OLD SLAVE MART MUSEUM
6 CHALMERS ST
CHARLESTON
SC
29401

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