Charleston's Greek Heritage Book by George J. Morris

"Morris & King was heavily influenced by my old man's love of traditional menswear. Any time I release a new product or piece together a collection, I sit back and ask myself if this it's something he would have given his stamp of approval on. There's been a lot of projects I've let go based on that decision. Outside of his wardrobe, he led an incredible life, and not a day goes by I don't think of him. A lot of what I remember, now that I'm older, I've developed a new found respect for. His academic pursuits and accolades are a thing of admiration, and a large piece of it was his passion for his Greek heritage. I remember him pouring over this book for years. He would come home exhausted, but still excited over the smallest details he'd uncovered. Often he would work late at his office on it, and then spend the weekends at the library going through microfilm until they closed as he continued to piece together stories. Outside of his love of menswear and the law was Charleston's Greek Heritage. So, when I mentioned in 'Our Story' for Morris & King: "he introduced me to the importance of heritage, and even wrote a book on the subject." I wasn't kidding." - Chris Morris

Since the arrival of Maria Gracia Dura Bin Turnbull, the first female Greek settler in North America, Charleston has long embraced a vibrant Greek community, which has in turn continued to enrich the area for centuries. As an eastern seaboard city, Charleston was a magnet for great numbers of Greek immigrants, most from the island of Cephalonia. They journeyed to the city during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, bringing with them a rich cultural heritage, shared values and a devotion to hard work and industry. Those early settlers operated small businesses, predominately grocery stores and restaurants, and emphasized education, ensuring that their descendants would help to weave the professional and civil fabric of the city. Their stories encapsulate the American immigrant experience, offering a portrait of where Charleston has been and where it can go. Longtime Charleston resident George J. Morris, an active member of the local Greek community, has collected primary documents and photographs that illustrate the unique development of Greek culture in the city.

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Charleston's Greek Heritage

Hardcover, First Edition, 2008

By George J. Morris

All Proceeds Donated To The Greek Orthodox Church in Charleston, SC

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