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.

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..

Kosciuszko House, exterior

The home where Thaddeus Kosciuszko once lived fell into disrepair.  The site became a National Memorial in 1972.

Kosciuszko House, ca. 1960

Explore the exhibit area to learn about Polish military engineer Thaddeus Kosciuszko's role in designing fortifications at West Point.

Kosciuszko House - exhibit area

Wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko  received notable visitors in this home, including Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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