There’s no denying that Charleston, SC has a long and rich history. In fact, it’s home to America’s very first museum, which was founded in 1773. But with over 300 years of fascinating history, a city like Charleston is sure to have its fair share of ghost stories.
Fortunately, Charleston has an abundance of places simply filled to the brim with ghost stories. You may not see all of these locations on your Charleston horse carriage tours, but here we’ll discuss a few of the city’s most haunted locations that every horror buff needs to see in person.
Old Exchange Building
Not only is this building one of the city’s most famous haunts, it’s one of its most well-known historic landmarks. It served many purposes in its time, including as a prison during the Revolutionary War, and even housing infamous criminals like Blackbeard. Now, its fame lies in the spooky sights visitors report when touring the establishment. Tales of floating orbs and rattling chains have been circulating for quite some time now. In addition, there are rumors of a spirit that won’t leave the dungeon below the main building.
The Blind Tiger Pub
If you’re interested in a few good drinks and ghosts, this is the pub for you. During the Prohibition era, this pub acted as a speakeasy. It continues to serve patrons to this day, but there are more spirits than just vodka and rum here. In fact, there have been several reports of a woman dressed in black promptly appearing and disappearing! Some regular customers also report experiencing strange events such as having their hair pulled and hearing phantom footsteps when there is nobody else in the bar.
Dock Street Theatre
This theatre has quite the story behind it. Originally a theatre that burned down and was converted into a hotel, it has recently been converted back into a theatre. It also has a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in Charleston, with both actors and audience members reporting ghostly sightings throughout the location’s tenure. Many speculate that these are the ghosts of people who perished in the 1809 fire.
Whether you take a horse carriage tour or simply walk around to see the sights, make sure these three locations are on your itinerary! You just might catch a spirit in your next vacation selfie.
