Continuation of the Kościuszko Tradition

On October 20, 2024, a ceremony was held to commemorate the 207th anniversary of Tadeusz Kościuszko's death. In Zuchwil, a wreath-laying ceremony took place in front of the general’s monument, attended by representatives of the Polish and American embassies.

The Polish Embassy was represented by the Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Republic of Poland, Marek Minarczuk, Consul Kinga Koltun, and Defense, Military, and Air Attaché Colonel Pawel Piecyk, while Major Mikhail A. Fedorchik represented the American side. The ceremony was honored by the presence of representatives from the city and canton of Solothurn, the municipality of Zuchwil, as well as members of the Polish community and local guests.

A delegation from the "Solbet" Capital Group, led by Director Krystyna Rembiałkowska from Solec Kujawski, Poland, also attended the celebrations. The company sponsored a trip to Switzerland for two of the best students from the Tadeusz Kościuszko School in Solec Kujawski and the school’s director, allowing them to visit the museum and participate in the celebrations.

All attendees were welcomed by Stefanie Ingold, Mayor of Solothurn.

This year, two weeping willows were planted, continuing a tradition from 1832. At that time, Ludwika Sosnowska’s granddaughter planted two willows in Zuchwil to remember the unfulfilled love between Kościuszko and Ludwika. Her father had forbidden her to marry the less wealthy suitor.