This is another free statue to see within the Boston gardens. Just a few feet away from the Sumner statue. Worth a Quick Look.

This is a smallish statue in Boston Public Garden near Boylston street. This statue is for a hero in American Revolutionary War. Not a very remarkable statue, but worth stopping by when passing by on Boylston street.

At age 30, this Polish military architect offered his services to the Continental Army; he was the fortification specialist and was promoted to Brigadier General. From 1776 to 1784, he served our nation in war and peace. Most of his time since then was spent in Europe (aside from a 2-year stint in 1796) and he died in Switzerland when, at age 71, he fell off a horse. Although he was not an American by birth, his contribution was invaluable. The monument was erected in 1927; Kosciuszko holds in his hand the plans for the future West Point.

Walking across Boston Public Gardens we came across this statue to a foreign mercenary from Belarus, who had fought in the colonial rebellion. Looking for fame and glory Tadeusz Kosciuszko moved to America in 1776, where he took part in the Revolutionary War as a colonel in the Continental Army. An accomplished military engineer, he re-designed and oversaw the construction of new fortifications, for West Point and New York. In 1783 for his service he was in promoted to brigadier general and given the golden Eagle of the Society of the Cincinnati, by Gen. Washington. Returning to Europe he took part in various Polish uprisings against the Russians and finally 1817 died in Switzerland. TIP: Make sure you have on good walking shoes this is going to be a long walk in the park.