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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

3rd and Pine Streets

Philadelphia, PA

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Type

Park

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Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

National Memorial

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM - 4:00PM

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon to 4 pm.

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.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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.

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger Program

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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