Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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Color photo showing a three story brick rowhouse on a corner lot.
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko house is a national memorial to an international champion of human rights. Kosciuszko fought in the American Revolutionary War, as well as an uprising in his native Poland..
Photo of exhibit area with exhibit panels showing images, text, and a map of the eastern U.S.
Explore the exhibit area to learn about Polish military engineer Thaddeus Kosciuszko's role in designing fortifications at West Point.
Color photo of the bedroom with a orange upholstered sofa and a bed in the small room.
Wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko received notable visitors in this home, including Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson
Black and white photo, circa 1960, showing a three story brick rowhouse situated on a corner lot.
The home where Thaddeus Kosciuszko once lived fell into disrepair. The site became a National Memorial in 1972.
Photos: National Park Service

About Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.

Quick Facts

State Pennsylvania
Designation National Memorial
State Code PA
Weather Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing…

Location & Map

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is located in Pennsylvania.

Operating Hours

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon to 4 pm.

Wednesday Closed
Monday Closed
Thursday Closed
Sunday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Tuesday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Junior Ranger Program

Getting There

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is located at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia. It is within walking distance of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center. Parking is quite limited near the site. The site is easily accessible by public transportation. See the park's web page for directions.

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Contact & Address

Address 3rd and Pine Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Phone 2159652305
Email indevisitorinfo@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

American Revolution Engineering Monuments and Memorials Wars and Conflicts American Revolutionary War

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