Join us for this month's author talk and book signing: South Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction Eras Essays from the Proceedings of the South Carolina Historical Association by Michael Bonner and Fritz Hamer. Past officers of the South Carolina Historical Association (SCHA), Bonner and Hamer selected twenty-three essays to create this treasure trove of scholarship on an impressive variety of subjects including race, politics, military events, and social issues.

Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public; however, we ask that you register to ensure a seat.

All programs take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia. Please visit our map & directions page or call 803-734-8666 for parking information. For more information about Speaker @ the Center, please visit ReadSC.org. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please contact Andersen Cook, Statewide Initiatives Coordinator at 803-545-4432 or acook@statelibrary.sc.gov.