Robert Smith was the leading architect in 18th-century PHILADELPHIA.
On the eve of the American Revolution, he built Carpenters Hall and
then applied his skills to DEFENDING THE CITY, designing
fortifications called _chevaux de frise _that were submerged in the
DELAWARE RIVER TO THWART BRITISH ATTACK. THE CARPENTERS COMPANY, FORT
MIFFLIN ON THE DELAWARE [http://www.fortmifflin.us/] and the
INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM [https://www.phillyseaport.org/] are
partnering on a SPECIAL TWO-part EVENT TO EXPLORE THIS FASCINATING
HISTORY. First, join US virtually on July 28 to learn more about Smith
and how _chevaux de frise_ were used to fortify the DELAWARE DURING
THE REVOLUTION. Then, on August 21 and 22, visit Fort Mifflin in
person to work with volunteers from the 4th Connecticut Regiment, who
are constructing a replica _cheval de frise_.
Panelists for July 28:
* Moderator: James Bilella, Vice President, General Manager of
Facilities & Building Systems, Urban Engineers
* Alexander Arnold, Military Programs Interpreter, Colonial
Williamsburg
* Craig Burns, Chief Curator, Independence Seaport Museum
* Alex Palma, Assistant Director, Carpenters' Hall
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