In 1796 a 32-year-old, Moravian-educated Benjamin Henry Latrobe arrived in America with eclectic interests, financial difficulties, and a reputation for extravagance. As the “builder of America,” Latrobe never really understood America and came to find an America that never really understood him. Dr. Jean Baker and Dr. Martina Kado, the MCHC’s Director of Publications, join in conversation to discuss the life and work of Latrobe, a man who was constantly thwarted but remained a shaping figure of American habits and beliefs. FSK from Home is our virtual program alternative to our Francis Scott Key Lecture Series.
