Old Slave Mart

The Old Slave Mart Museum occupies a brick structure that once functioned as an auction facility for enslaved individuals in downtown Charleston during the 1850s.

Constructed in 1859 as Ryan's Mart, this building represents the last remaining slave auction gallery in South Carolina, operating until Union forces entered Charleston.

The museum exhibits document the domestic slave trade through artifacts, personal accounts, and educational materials that tell stories of enslaved individuals in the American South.

Located at 6 Chalmers Street, the museum opens Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with admission fees of $8 for adults and $7 for seniors.

Museum staff members include individuals who can trace their ancestry directly to Charleston's enslaved population, providing personal connections to the site's history.

Location: Charleston

Inception: 1859

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://theoldslavemartmuseum.org/

Address: 6 Chalmers St, Charleston, SC 29401 71101

Email: OSMM@charleston-sc.gov

Website: http://theoldslavemartmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 32.77722,-79.93000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15