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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.

Physical Address:

3rd and Pine Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Mailing Address:

c/o Independence National Historical Park

143 S. 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

contact-details

Phone Number: 2159652305 Voice

Email Address: indevisitorinfo@nps.gov
Description: Use the email for information about the site.

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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.

park designation:National Memorial

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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Operating Hours:

National Memorial

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon–4 pm

Exceptions:

Veterans Day (November 11, 2024 - November 11, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

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.