13 June 2003
Foundation of 17th-century building discovered at Thaddeus Kosciusko's birthplace
A foundation and a basement of a building that dates back to the 17th century were discovered by archeologists at Merechovshchina, Ivatsevichi district, where the estate of Belarusian-born hero Thaddeus Kosciusko was located.
The excavations are the first stage of the Brest regional government's efforts to rebuild the estate and establish a museum there. The authorities expect the museum to attract tourists. In addition, the regional government plans to raise funds for the reconstruction of a palace in the adjacent town of Kossovo and the building of a tourist complex there in the period between 2005 and 2012.
Thaddeus Kosciusko (Pol. Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Bel. Tadevush Kastsyushka), born on February 4, 1746, fought against the British in the American Revolutionary army, then returned to his homeland to
lead a 1794 uprising for Polish independence. A defeat from the united forces of Austria, Prussia and Russia was followed by years in Russian captivity. Pardoned by Emperor Paul I of Russia, Kosciusko spent his last years in exile and died in Switzerland in 1817. Kosciusko rests at the castle of Polish kings in Krakow. His heart is kept at the royal palace in Warsaw.
http://brestonline.com/en/news/news421.html