The following activities include admission to Old Slave Mart Museum:
11/4/2024 - 10/31/2025
Experience the charm and history of Charleston, SC, with the Small Group Tour, which offers an intimate and insightful exploration of one of America's most picturesque and historically rich cities.
11/4/2024 - 6/19/2025
Unlock the ultimate Charleston, SC experience with the Charleston Tour Pass, granting you access to over 40 top attractions and tours throughout this historic city.
11/5/2024 - 10/31/2025
The Chicora Walk offers a captivating journey through Charleston, SC, allowing you to delve into the rich history and charm of one of America's most iconic cities.
11/4/2024 - 10/31/2025
Discover the timeless charm and historical significance of Charleston on the captivating 90-Minute Charleston Harbor History Tour in Charleston, South Carolina.
The following tours go by Old Slave Mart Museum:
11/16/2024 - 10/31/2025
The Lost Stories of Black Charleston Walking Tour offers you a captivating journey through the heart of Charleston, SC, uncovering the rich and often untold history of the African-American community in this historic city.
11/18/2024 - 10/31/2025
Embark on an exciting journey through history with the Antebellum, Pirates, and Patriots Shared Walking Tour in Charleston, SC, where the charm of the historic city comes to life as you traverse its cobblestone streets, uncovering tales of pirates, patriots, and antebellum grandeur.
11/5/2024 - 10/31/2025
Experience the eerie allure and rich history of Charleston with the Ghost Walking Tour in Charleston, SC.
The following tours visit Old Slave Mart Museum:
11/4/2024 - 10/31/2025
The Highlights of Charleston Walking Tour offers an enchanting way to explore the historic and picturesque city of Charleston, SC.
11/5/2024 - 10/31/2025
The Best of Charleston History, Culture & Architecture Tour is your gateway to experiencing the rich tapestry of Charleston, SC.
The Old Slave Mart once housed an antebellum slave auction gallery. Constructed in 1859, the building is believed to be the last extant slave auction gallery in South Carolina. In 1975, the Old Slave Mart was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its role in Charleston's African-American history. Today, the building houses the Old Slave Mart Museum.
The Old Slave Mart was originally part of a large slave market known as Ryan's Mart, which covered a large enclosed lot between Chalmers and Queen streets. The market was established in 1856 by Charleston sheriff Thomas Ryan after a citywide ban on public slave auctions made private markets necessary. Slave auctions were held at the site until the Union Army occupied Charleston and closed Ryan's Mart in 1865. The Old Slave Mart Museum has operated off and on since 1938.
