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Glimpses of Charleston

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The South Carolina Society Hall was opened in 1804. The Society traces its roots to the mid 1730's.

The South Carolina Society

The South Carolina Society Hall at 72 Meeting Street was opened in 1804. The Society traces its roots to the mid 1730’s, when it was nicknamed the “Two Bit Society,” as each week the members would contribute two bits (or 16 pence)  into a fund to help any of their needy members.

Ask a Local

What’s the deal with the City Market? Were slaves sold there or not?

asks John H., from Seattle, Washington… The City Market is what was called the “Slaves’ Market,” not the “Slaves Market.”  That apostrophe makes all the difference in the world. While a shocking number of humans were sold into slavery in Charleston (a very dark period in the City’s history), they were not sold at what […]

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