The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is a national memorial in Philadelphia, PA. A National Memorial is a protected area that commemorates a historic person or event. National Memorials are authorized by the U.S. Congress.
If you don't have enough time to go outdoor, and exploring the National Park this summer you can always take a few minutes to tour the smallest attraction in the National Park System. Don't bother with the sunscreen and bug repellent. The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is inside a narrow row house in Philadelphia. And you can forget the walking shoes. It's only .02 acres. Even Kosciuszko, hero of the American Revolutionary War, didn't think much of the place. In 1797, Kosciuszko, a native of Poland, traveled to Philadelphia to petition Congress for his back pay. He instructed his secretary to find him a ...
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