Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial facts for kids
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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
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 Location in Philadelphia
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 301 Pine St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.02 acres (0.0081 ha) |
| Built | 1775 |
| Architect | Joseph Few |
| Visitation | 4,107 (2005) |
| Website | Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000068 |
| Added to NRHP | December 18, 1970 |
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is a special place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at 301 Pine Street. This memorial protects the home where Thaddeus Kosciuszko once lived. It helps us remember the life and important work of this Polish hero. He was also a big part of the American Revolution.
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Who Was Thaddeus Kosciuszko?
Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a brave Polish patriot. He was a hero in the American Revolution. He helped the American colonists fight for their freedom.
After facing many challenges in his home country of Poland, Kosciuszko came back to the United States in 1797. He was welcomed as a hero. His helper, Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, looked for a small and quiet place for him to stay. He found Mrs. Ann Relf's boarding house in Society Hill, Philadelphia.
Kosciuszko's Time in Philadelphia
Kosciuszko stayed in this house to get better from his injuries. He rarely left the building. Many important people came to visit him there. These included:
- Vice President Thomas Jefferson
- Famous architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe
- William Paterson, who signed the US Constitution
- Chief Little Turtle of the Miami people
- Chief Joseph Brant of the Mohawk nation
Kosciuszko returned to Europe in June 1798. He wanted to help his home country of Poland, which was divided at the time.
A Special National Memorial
The house became part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It was made a National Memorial in 1972. This means it is a place that honors an important person or event.
The memorial is managed by Independence National Historical Park. However, it is its own separate part of the National Park System. It is very small, only 0.02 acre (80 square meters). This makes it America's smallest unit in the National Park System!
Plan Your Visit
You can visit the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays. The hours are from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. You do not need to pay any fees or get tickets. You also do not need to make a reservation to visit this historic site.
