Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Memorial
Park State / Territory MembershipPennsylvania
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Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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 several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Pennsylvania. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon to 4 pm.

FridayClosed
MondayClosed
Saturday12:00PM - 4:00PM
Sunday12:00PM - 4:00PM
ThursdayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior 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

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address3rd and Pine Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

Topics & Themes

American RevolutionEngineeringMonuments and MemorialsWars and ConflictsAmerican Revolutionary War

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