Mark R. Jones is more than just an author and tour guide. He is also an entertaining and masterful speaker. Mark
gives speeches and presentations about Charleston history for corporate, academic and private groups. Some of
the most recent clients include:
The Powder Magazine Lecture & Lunch, Vemeer Corporation, John Deere, North Carolina Realtors Association,
the University of South Carolina Author's Series, The Citadel Senior Scholars, and the King Charles Inn.
Mark's history presentations are perfect for groups such as Rotitarians, Lion's Clubs, Garden Clubs and such. For
booking details contact Mark at:
mark@blackcattours.com or Call: 843-568-2285
Mark will also be glad to tailor a presentation for your group. Some of his suggested topics include:
gives speeches and presentations about Charleston history for corporate, academic and private groups. Some of
the most recent clients include:
The Powder Magazine Lecture & Lunch, Vemeer Corporation, John Deere, North Carolina Realtors Association,
the University of South Carolina Author's Series, The Citadel Senior Scholars, and the King Charles Inn.
Mark's history presentations are perfect for groups such as Rotitarians, Lion's Clubs, Garden Clubs and such. For
booking details contact Mark at:
mark@blackcattours.com or Call: 843-568-2285
Mark will also be glad to tailor a presentation for your group. Some of his suggested topics include:
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Crime writer ~ Tour guide ~ Speaker
MARK R. JONES
WICKED CHARLESTON
Based on Mark’s Wicked Charleston books, this is the tabloid version of Charleston history – murder, prostitutes, wayward ministers, political
corruption, bootleggers and transvestites.
From Lord Anthony Ashley Cooper, called “the greatest whoremaster” by King Charles II, to Florence O’ Sullivan, an “ill-natured buggery of
children” for whom Sullivan’s Island is named, Wicked Charleston is a no-holds- barred history of ribald and seedy Charleston history.
Based on Mark’s Wicked Charleston books, this is the tabloid version of Charleston history – murder, prostitutes, wayward ministers, political
corruption, bootleggers and transvestites.
From Lord Anthony Ashley Cooper, called “the greatest whoremaster” by King Charles II, to Florence O’ Sullivan, an “ill-natured buggery of
children” for whom Sullivan’s Island is named, Wicked Charleston is a no-holds- barred history of ribald and seedy Charleston history.
REBEL ROUSERS
As the birthplace of the Confederacy, Charleston holds a unique position in American history. This 45 minute presentation will cover
As the birthplace of the Confederacy, Charleston holds a unique position in American history. This 45 minute presentation will cover
- The 1860 Democratic Convention
- The signing of the Ordinance of Secession,
- The firing on Ft. Sumter
- The Union blockade
- General P.G.T. Beauregard
- George Trenholm, the real Rhett Butler
CHARLESTON WOMEN
A lively discussion of women who made the difference in a male-dominated society. Based on Mark's forthcoming book Pride & Petticoats.
A lively discussion of women who made the difference in a male-dominated society. Based on Mark's forthcoming book Pride & Petticoats.
- ELIZABETH TIMOTHY: first female newspaper editor in the American colonies.
- THE GRIMKE SISTERS: Born and raised in Charleston affluence, they turned their backs on the Holy City,converted to Quakerism and
became staunch abolitionists. - SUSAN PRINGLE FROST: Patron saint of preservation movement in Charleston.
- GRACE PIEXOTTO: Charleston's foremost 19th century madam, the inspiration for Belle Watling in Gone With The Wind.
A music-filled presentation covering the development of ragtime and jazz in Charleston by following the founding and growth of the Jenkins
Orphanage band. Listen to the stories, and the music of some of the most influential musicians in the 20th Century. Based on Mark's
forthcoming book.
Orphanage band. Listen to the stories, and the music of some of the most influential musicians in the 20th Century. Based on Mark's
forthcoming book.
- JABBO SMITH: Once considered a competitor to Louis Armstrong, Smith's career was cut short due to substance abuse. The music he
recorded in 1928-30 is now considered some of the best early jazz as well as the forerunner to be-bop. - CAT ANDERSON: Considered to be one of the greatest high-note trumpet players ever, Anderson played for the Duke Ellington Orchestra
for more than 20 years. He also led his own band and left behind a rich recorded legacy of heavily blues-influenced jazz. - FREDDIE GREEN: "Mr. Rhythm" had the longest career in jazz music - 50 years as the guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra. Green was
also a noted composer and arranger who recorded extensively with Billie Holiday.
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