Thomas Paine Cottage Museum

03/21/2026

It’s time for the nation Thomas Paine helped create to honor his legacy.
The Huguenot New Rochelle Historical Assoc supports the efforts of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association in their mission to erect the Thomas Paine Memorial.
All voices need to be heard.
Thomas Paine Memorial Association
https://www.thomaspainecottage.org/tpstatue.html

03/18/2026

Why is the Paine Cottage a glow in green light?
Paine’s Rights of Man Vol. 1, first released in February and again in March 1791 reportedly sold more than 40,000 copies in Ireland in November that year.
The Society of United Irishmen used Paine's ideas to unite Catholics and Protestants against British rule, with his influence clearly visible in their early declarations. On 5 June 1792, Thomas Paine was proposed for honorary membership of the Dublin Society of United Irishmen.
Thomas Addis Emmet a prominent Irish lawyer, political leader, and a key member of the Society of United Irishmen fought for Irish independence from British rule. Emmet a close friend of Paine, attended his burial in New Rochelle and was one of the executors and trustees of Paine’s will.
New Rochelle has a strong connection to the Irish fight for independence with many of the Emmet family residing in New Rochelle. A wonderful read from Iona graduate, James McGlashin’s, 'New Rochelle her part in the Irish War of Independence'.
https://nyirishhistory.us/article/new-rochelle-her-part-in-the-irish-war-of-independence/
The Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association will have the grounds of Paine’s homestead glow green each night from March 17-21st in observance of Irish-American Heritage Month.

03/03/2026

We celebrate on March 11th Women's History Month and America 250th with a special Quaff & Quill. See our events for add'l details.
Revolutionary Westchester 250

02/05/2026

What could be better than curling up with a good book during this very cold weekend. Please rescue a book this weekend at the New Rochelle Public Library they are giving away free children's books and just $1 for a full bag of adult fiction. Save the books before they go to the shredder next week and stay warm.

We found homes for over 2000 books today from the New Rochelle Public Library! Thank you to all the teachers who stopped by to gather books for their students. Thank you to Gary from the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum for your help delivering our heavy boxes to sites around our great City of New Rochelle, NY! And, thank you to my Mom, who spent 8 hours at the library packing books while I was in school. You make a difference, a HUGE difference!
Please stop by the Friends of the NRPL Book Store, New Rochelle Public Library, on Saturday from 10am-4pm to pick up some free children's books. Adult books are only $1 a bag!

01/07/2026

“The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.” pg. 1
“…however our eyes may be dazzled with snow, or our ears deceived by sound; however prejudice may warp our wills, or interest darken our understanding, the simple voice of nature and of reason will say, it is right.” pg. 9
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, words that came at a pivotal time in America’s fight for independence. January 10, 2026 marks its 250th anniversary of publication. It’s a quick, inspirational read. Take time this weekend to celebrate America250 by giving it a read.
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/147

01/06/2026

Are you ready for the semiquincentennial? We're excited to start the 250th celebration with a new Quaff & Quill Author Talk, Jan. 21. Details & registration for hybrid free event at https://www.thomaspainecottage.org/qq.html. Many thanks to our partner The Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona University for bringing this event to the Paine Cottage.
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12/15/2025

To all in our community that celebrates, Happy Hanukkah.

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May the flickering candles of Hanukkah remind us of the strength and resilience within us all to overcome any darkness in life.

12/14/2025

Our Toys for Tots Free Photos with Santa is still on for today, Sun. Dec 14th 2-5pm.

11/11/2025

Have you caught America250 fever yet! This Sunday set aside time for Ken Burns, The American Revolution, a New Six-Part, 12-Hour Documentary. Premieres Nov 16th at 8/7c. on PBS. Common Sense and many of Paine's influential writings are part of the series. A must see!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lruEtNTN9oY

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11/10/2025

250th Birthday of the Marines -
November 10, 1775, at the Tun Tavern (Philadelphia), a committee from the Continental Congress drafted a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight on land or at sea as landing forces for the Continental Navy. And with that, the Continental Marine Corps was born, “MarineParents.com”
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11/10/2025

“THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” American Crisis 1, Thomas Paine

Did you know Paine served as aide to camp for General Nathanael Greene and saw several battles. As we celebrate Veterans Day November 11, 2025 let us remember all the men and women that have bravely served to defend our freedoms. “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller
Read more on what lead to American Crisis 1 at https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/summer-soldiers-and-sunshine-patriots-american-crisis