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Michael Coker has been the curator of the visual materials collection at the South Carolina Historical Society in Charleston for the past eight years. During that time he has authored numerous articles covering various topics of South Carolina history. In 2005 he began a monthly column for Charleston Magazine and was co-author of the 2006 S.C. Historical Society publication "Historic South Carolina- A Pictorial History."
In August 2008 the History Press released "Charleston Curiosities- Stories of the Tragic, Heroic and Bizarre," a collection of non-fiction shorts about the Holy City.
In 2009 the History Press will release his third book "The Battle of Port Royal, 1861" as part of their Civil War 150th anniversary line.
In 2010/11 Joggling Board Press will release “ Fair Wind and Tide– The Battle for Charles Town” about the colonial-era battle for Charleston.
Michael has been a speaker for various organizations, and contributor at many forums, conferences, and roundtables throughout the state and is also a licensed tour guide for the City of Charleston. A native Charlestonian, Michael and his family reside in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
| Michael CokerTravels from: Charleston, SC
Miles willing to travel: any Request this authorTopics: Civil War, Revolutionary War, Charleston History, South Carolina History
Books- Charleston Curiosities- Stories of the Tragic, Heroic, and Bizarre Details
'To escape death the slaves hid.'
So begins Insurrection on the Stono, the story of a 1739 sl... Charleston Curiosities- Stories of the Tragic, Heroic, and Bizarre  | 'To escape death the slaves hid.'
So begins Insurrection on the Stono, the story of a 1739 slave rebellion on the outskirts of the city. Charleston's violent and varied history emerges in the retelling of this dramatic event. In Charleston Curiosities: Stories of the Tragic, Heroic and Bizarre, South Carolina Historical Society's Michael Coker describes several centuries worth of little-known wonders from the Holy City. Whatever happened to Osceola's head? What was it like to walk the streets of Charleston just after secession was declared? Whether presenting the colonial struggle among European powers for control of Charles Towne or the real story of the birth of she-crab soup, this eclectic and engaging volume will delight seasoned historians, residents and visitors alike. History Press $17.99 Subject: Charleston History close |
- Historic South Carolina Details
Short photographic history of the Palmetto State. Includes business profiles of project supporters.... Historic South Carolina  | Short photographic history of the Palmetto State. Includes business profiles of project supporters. Lammert Inc. 19.99 Subject: South Carolina History close |
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