Michael Kovats 300
This Independence Day, Remember the Hungarian Who Fought for America’s Freedom
Celebrate Independence Day by discovering the heroic legacy of Colonel Michael Kovats, the Hungarian hussar who helped found the U.S. Cavalry and gave his life for American freedom. Our Fourth of July Special Newsletter mailer features new articles, educational resources for children, limited edition books, and ways to engage with Kovats’ story during America’s 250th anniversary.
Golden Liberty: The Transatlantic Sacrifice of Michael Kovats
Colonel Michael Kovats de Fabriczy, born in 1724 in Karcag, Hungary, played a pivotal yet underrecognized role in the American Revolutionary War as a co-founder of the U.S. Cavalry. With extensive military experience...
Honoring a Shared Legacy: The Michael Kováts 300 Tour Across the United States
In 2024, the Michael Kováts Memorial Committee (which includes the Karcag-based Michael Kováts Friendship Society (represented by Zoltán Pintér and László Örlős), the DC-based Kossuth Foundation (represented by Sándor...
New Memorial to Hungarian Founder of American Cavalry Unveiled in Washington DC
On October 25, 2024, a new bronze memorial honoring Colonel Commandant Michael Kováts was unveiled at the Kossuth House in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was part of the "Kováts 300" event series, celebrating the 300th...
Charleston Celebrates Hungarian Hero of the American Revolution Col Commandant Michael Kovats
In Charleston, South Carolina, where Col. Commandant Michael Kovats gave his life for the cause of American Independence, The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon together with Charleston 250, the Rebecca Motte Chapter,...