Also of great distinction was Kosciuszko's admission (as one of three foreigners) by fellow combatants to the Society of the Cincinnati, founded by the most distinguished officers.

The Society of the Cincinnati was an association formed by veterans of the American Revolution on May 13, 1783, at a camp near the town of Newburgh, bringing together the most distinguished officers who, like the Roman Cincinnatus, "left everything for the defense of the fatherland." Society is still active today.