A city that's been around as long as Charleston has more than a few ghosts. Settled by Europeans in the 1600s, the city has had a lot of residents come and go and some have stayed forever. If you’d like to meet a few of these ghostly residents, just head to where they reside – on a single outing you can experience two of the city’s most haunted sites – read on to see if you’re brave enough.
Start your adventure at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon. This impressive structure was built in 1771 as a commercial exchange and custom house.
Today, it operates as a non-profit historic site that focuses on the American Revolution and colonial Charleston. But it’s also known for something more.
The basement held a dungeon that once housed pirates, war prisoners and slaves. Touring visitors have heard screams and felt the touch of unseen hands. Some visitors have even seen a person dressed in Revolution-era clothing. They thought he was a guide – until he disappeared!
If you’re brave enough to continue on after making it through the haunted dungeon, another haunting awaits. It’s within walking distance, as long as you’re hungry for a meal unlike any you’ve had before.
Poogan’s Porch is a Victorian Home that was converted in to a restaurant back in 1976. It features outstanding Lowcountry cuisine and it has been featured on the Travel Channel, Southern Living, and Martha Stewart Living.
But there’s more than great food in this old home. Some diners report feeling the brush of an unseen dog.
Others have spotted the apparition of a woman in black. Another woman has been spotted in the glass of a mirror in the ladies’ bathroom. You may want to finish your meal quickly!
Learn more about the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon on the attraction’s website and Poogan’s Porch on the restaurant’s website. If you’re interested in exploring more of historic Charleston, here’s the perfect weekend itinerary.
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