1977:

On the bicentennial of the Battle at Saratoga, the United States Congress commends a plaque to be placed near Kosciuszko’s tomb in Krakow: “A grateful America remembers Thaddeus Kosciuszko, fighter for your and our freedom.” Kosciuszko is one of only five non-royals to be interred in the 'kings' tomb' at Krakow's Warwel Cathedral.

1963:

A major addition is added to the Officer’s Club at West Point and a ramp is constructed that runs through the garden.

1967:

General William Westmoreland, Superintendent at West Point, approves plans to enhance Kosciuszko’s Garden.

1969:

Major General and Mrs. Charles G. Stevensen (USA-Rtd) lead an effort to enhance the garden and add additional plantings, benches and stonework.


The dedication of the garden takes place with the former Polish ambassador present.


The Polish American Veteran’s of Massachusetts establish a fund to maintain the garden. The plaque reads:


KOSCIUSZKO’S GARDEN RESTORATION

DEDICATED JUNE 22, 1969

BY THE

POLISH AMERICAN VETERANS

OF MASSACHUSETTS INC.

THIS FOUNTAIN WAS FIRST BUILT

BY COLONEL (LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL)

THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO IN 1778

  1. Battle Plan for Beauty: A Plan for the Restoration of Kosciuszko’s Garden is produced by The Office of the Engineers at the United States Military Academy.

The Historic Landscape Inventory for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York,  is produced in December. This comprehensive plan outlines the restoration efforts needed to restore Kosciuszko’s Garden.

2000:

The West Point agronomist, Robert Jones, secures additional funds for the garden; handrails are installed, and the blue slate terrace is added along with stone work around the fountain and additional plantings.


The cliffside erodes and the entrance to Flirtation Walk is fenced off.

1969:

1989:

 
 

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