IN 2014 CHARLESTON WAS NAMED THE #1 CITY IN AMERICA BY CONDE NAST TRAVELER FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW! Being FIRST is not out of the ordinary for this extraordinary city. Charleston has a long list of revolutionary events and pioneering accomplishments. If you've ever wondered why Charleston is called "America's Most Historic City" historian and tour guide, MARK R. JONES, gives you an in depth look at the most compelling reasons.

Mark R. Jones is an eighth generation native of the South Carolina lowcountry. He is an author, historian, licensed guide and tour owner. With his wife, novelist Rebel Sinclair, Jones operates Black Cat Tours, conducting night time walking tours which cover the darker history of the Holy City. He also drives carriages and gives daytime historic walking tours. He is the author of six other books about Charleston and South Carolina history. If you'd like more information about Mark, his books and tours, and to inquire about a speech or presentation, go to: MarkJonesBooks.com Contact: mark@MarkJonesBooks.com