History Charleston Earthquake, Charleston Movie

There is a beautiful cemetery located at the foot of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee (Forest Hills Cemetery) dating to 1880.   For some 15 years I would visit with my basset hound every week to enjoy the quietness and marvel at the beautiful stonework, statues and monuments.  It was here where my passion for the remembrance of people and events began.

Countless books have been written about the history of Charleston, South Carolina with thousands more including some part of her history within its stories.  Add to that the many articles of opinions, narratives, diaries, biographies and social analyses and each year more materials show up reinterpreting the days and events of Charleston’s 300+ illustrious years. Unfortunately history can be like the cobblestones we navigate on our walks downtown cursing them each time one catches a heel.  It’s all so interesting and beautiful but taking the time to appreciate how they got there doesn’t quite fit into an already busy schedule. 

In the storyboarding of this documentary, “Charleston – The Soul of a City we are culling stories and images that are beautiful, amusing, curious, compelling and eloquent to convey the drama and grief as well as the horrors and victories of the city.   The studio’s goal is the production of an unforgettable and emotionally moving film that’s comprehensive and accurate and no matter race, culture or age, keep all captivated. 

Those that love Charleston and take an interest in her history and future play an integral role in the production of these films. To learn how you, your family or company can participate please visit Image Submissions and the Community Patron Circle.

Join us as we journey into the heart of America’s most loved southern city as it’s never been experienced before.

                               

 

Shattering the complacency of millions of people, The Great Charleston Earthquake roared out of the night on August 31, 1886. It was felt from Toronto to Cuba and from Omah to Bermuda. At least one hundred and twenty-four people died, and more than one hundred and forty were injured. The total number of casualties probably exceeded five hundred. Forty thousand of the sixty thousand residents of Charleston, South Carolina, immediately became homeless.

City of Heroes
Richard N. Cote, Author

 

Precious Memories, CSO Spiritual Ensemble

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