Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Designation: National Memorial
Location: Pennsylvania
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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 year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.
🚗 Directions
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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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..
Credit: NPS Photo
Explore the exhibit area to learn about Polish military engineer Thaddeus Kosciuszko's role in designing fortifications at West Point.
Credit: NPS Photo
Wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko received notable visitors in this home, including Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson
Credit: NPS Photo
The home where Thaddeus Kosciuszko once lived fell into disrepair. The site became a National Memorial in 1972.
Credit: NPS Photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Feb 13
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High: 43.3°F | Low: 23.5°F
Humidity: 56%
Wind: 10.1 mph
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UV Index: 0.5
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Sunset: 05:35 PM
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Sunrise: 06:55 AM
Sunset: 05:36 PM
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Humidity: 91%
Wind: 6.3 mph
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Sunrise: 06:53 AM
Sunset: 05:37 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (7%)
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
3rd and Pine Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
🏤 Mailing Address:
c/o Independence National Historical Park
143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
📞 Voice Phone: 2159652305
✉️ Email: indevisitorinfo@nps.gov