In autumn 1979, during the meeting of the Nazi Crimes Investigation Committee, arose the idea to organize a nationwide Mausoleum of Combat and Martyrdom of Polish Village in Michniów during World War II. In 1983, a social committee for the construction of the Mausoleum was established, and in 1990 the Foundation - Monument of the Mausoleum of Polish Martyrdom. In 1993, in 50th anniversary of the pacification, the "Pieta Michniowska" monument was dedicated.