Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Market Hall, at the head of the City Market, is one of the most visited spots in Charleston. Housing the Daughters of the Confederacy Museum, Market Hall serves as the gateway to the wide array of goods for sale in the market sheds behind it. Contrary to the belief of some, this was not the Slave Market (where slaves were sold), but rather the "Slave's Market" (note the apostrophe) where slaves were permitted to sell goods for their own benefit.

Market Hall

Market Hall, at the head of the City Market, is one of the most visited spots in Charleston. Housing the Daughters of the Confederacy Museum, Market Hall serves as the gateway to the wide array of goods for sale in the market sheds behind it. Contrary to the belief of some, this was not the Slave Market (where slaves were sold), but rather the “Slave’s Market” (note the apostrophe) where slaves were permitted to sell goods for their own benefit.