The Horn Work

The video explores the historical significance of Marion Square in Charleston, focusing on the Horn Work, a military fortification designed by Swiss engineer Lieutenant Emmanuel Hess. Originally built by the British and later completed by enslaved African Americans using Tabby concrete, the Horn Work played a crucial role during the Revolutionary War. Despite its formidable design, it only delayed the British siege, leading to Charleston's surrender in 1780. The video concludes with an invitation to discover more historical landmarks.

How did the Horn Work function during the Revolutionary War?

What were the consequences of the siege on Charleston in 1780?