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Confederate Museum
Type: History Museums, Museums
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The stately Greek Revival Market Hall marks the beginning of Charleston's famous shopping venue, the Old City Market. The temple-like structure marks the site of a 19th-century meat market. Local... Read More
The stately Greek Revival Market Hall marks the beginning of Charleston's famous shopping venue, the Old City Market. The temple-like structure marks the site of a 19th-century meat market. Local architect Edward Brickell White designed Market Hall in 1841 of stucco-covered brick scored to look like blocks of stone. On the second floor, the Daughters of the Confederacy now show off their collection of uniforms, weapons, photographs and flags--including the original Secession flag--relating to the War Between the States. The first shots of the Civil War rang out on April 12, 1861 from Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
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Hours:
- Tue-Sat 11am-3:30pm
Admissions:
- Adult $5; Child (6-13) $3; Child (5 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
M. Linda Lee
Food & Wine Expert
- Museums: "From the Confederate Museum, you're just steps from Old City Market, whose sheds teems with sweetgrass baskets, locally made food items, T-shirts and other Charleston souvenirs."
