Katie S.
5/28/2017
Interesting site - the smallest in the National Parks System. This house is where Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish engineer, stayed while in Philadelphia in the winter of 1798. The exhibition is...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
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301 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia, PA is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into the life and accomplishments of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish freedom fighter and military engineer during the American Revolution. Explore the house where Kosciuszko lived and learn about his successful designs of fortifications. Discover the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.
Located just blocks away from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center, this memorial provides a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of Kosciuszko and his contributions to the fight for liberty. Closed for the season, the memorial reopens in April and welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4 pm.
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Lisa M.
10/12/2019
Polish military engineer, Kosciuszko designed and constructed fortifications, most notably at Saratoga and West Point in New York. This site, a room he rented in 1797-98, is the smallest in the...
Daniel K.
4/25/2022
A fairly low key NPS site. Somewhat interesting historical figure is commemorated by this site. Good interpretive content. Really engaged ranger. Nice junior ranger program. You can probably...
Jason V.
5/27/2019
This is a bit off the beaten path from downtown historic Philadelphia, but I knew I had to check this place out. I was aware that the museum would only be open on weekends, so I didn't get to go...
Julia S.
4/23/2017
Wonderful memorial! Not enough people know about this heroic military leader. If you don't know who he is then pop into the national memorial, it's small and won't take up a lot of your time....
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