Charleston Slave Trade

The Charleston Slave Trade, centered in Charleston, South Carolina, was a critical hub for the transatlantic slave trade from the late 17th century through the early 19th century, primarily facilitating the importation of enslaved Africans into the United States. The Old Slave Mart Museum, originally built in 1859 as an auction house, stands as a historical testament to the lives and suffering of those enslaved, reflecting the grim realities of this trade that profoundly shaped American society and culture.