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.

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.

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program

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

Kosciuszko House, exterior

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..

Kosciuszko House - exhibit area

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.

Bedroom

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

Kosciuszko House, ca. 1960

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.