Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Born of impoverished landed gentry in the eastern Polish province of Polesie on February 4, 1746, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a military engineer, became one of the 18th century's greatest champions of American and Polish freedom. The house at the corner of Third and Pine Streets, where Thaddeus Kosciuszko resided during the winter of 1797-1798, serves as a memorial to his life and accomplishments.

One of the first foreign volunteers to come to the aid of the American revolutionary army, Kosciuszko made many significant contributions to the American Revolution including the fortifications at Saratoga and West Point. The two worlds of Kosciuszko were in sharp contrast. The revolution he helped lead in Poland in the early 1790's was crushed; although an exile from Poland, Kosciuszko was a hero in the United States. The life and work of this Polish-born patriot are commemorated here.

301 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 597-9618

By Car
Eastbound, via I-76 (the Schuylkill Expressway) - Exit onto I-676 East (toward "Central Philadelphia) and follow it to the 6th Street exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp follow signs for Independence National Historical Park Visitor Center.

Westbound by car: After crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge - stay in the right hand lane and follow signs for Independence National Historical Park Visitor Center.

Northbound by car: via I-95 - Exit at "Independence Hall/Historic Area". At bottom of ramp follow signs for Independence National Historical Park Visitor Center.

Southbound by car, via I-95 - Use "Independence Hall/Historic Area" exit. At the bottom of the exit ramp follow signs for Independence National Historical Park Visitor Center.

By Plane
If you arrive in the city by train or bus, take the Market- Frankford subway east to 5th and Market Streets. Walk two blocks east to 3rd Street. Travel two blocks south to the Independence National Historical Park Visitor Center; proceed 5 blocks to the Kosciuszko House.

Summers are relatively hot and humid. Winters are cold with occasional snow and ice storms.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs

Recommended Activities
Come and explore the life of Thaddeus Kosciuszko. Located inside the house are exhibits, an information area and a small bookstore. A room furnished as it might have been during Thaddeus' time is located on the second floor.

An audio-visual program describes the house and the life of Thaddeus Kosciuszko. Self guided tours of the House begin on the first floor.

Presentations by park rangers are available throughout the year. NPS staff can answer questions and provide in-depth information concerning the Kosciuszko House, Independence National Historical Park, and Edgar Allan Poe National Historical Site.