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Market. Get to know the passionate entrepreneurs, traditions, and certified authentic Made in Charleston items found at the Historic Charleston City Market. Read More
Welcome to the Charleston City Market, one of the nation’s oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. We are home to more than 300 vibrant entrepreneurs, and we are open every day of the year except December 25th.
The Charleston City Market spans four city blocks and is located within easy walking distance of most downtown hotels. The free hop-on-/hop-off DASH Trolley, which originates at the Charleston Area Visitors Center (375 Meeting Street), makes several stops in the Charleston City Market neighborhood.
This dynamic and diverse group has become an integral part of the Charleston City Market. The Night Market is located between Church Street and East Bay Street, each Friday & Saturday night, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm, from March – December. We are open some Thursday and Sunday evenings.
The Charleston City Market, recognized as one of the oldest in the country, is part of a permanent exhibit entitled “Life in Coastal South Carolina c. 1840” at the American History Museum of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.
From authentic Lowcountry dishes, like shrimp & grits, to sophisticated interpretations of Southern fare, such as bourbon-glazed shrimp with lobster hushpuppies, the Charleston City Market’s Great Hall and surrounding neighborhood offer a range of excellent restaurants.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s permanent collection includes a sweetgrass basket made by Mary Jackson, whose finely detailed, sculptural baskets first appeared at the Charleston City Market in 1980.
Charleston City Market Great Hall. Begin your visit in front of Market Hall at the intersection of Meeting and Market streets. Built in 1841, this Greek Revival-style Market Hall is easily identified by its vivid use of brownstone stucco, red sandstone, and green ironwork.
The Charleston City Market’s three open air structures, called sheds, have stood witness to history for more than two centuries. These unique sheds have survived fires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and cannonball bombardments during the Civil War.
Market. Get to know the passionate entrepreneurs, traditions, and certified authentic Made in Charleston items found at the Historic Charleston City Market. Read More