What will you discover today?
The life & works of founding father
Thomas Paine
The beginning of a Nation
Life during the Revolution
Seeking religious freedom
The Huguenots
The founding of a city
New Rochelle, NY
Discover New Rochelle History
Queen City of the Sound
Glen Island, Fort Slocum, Trinity, St. Paul
Centuries of History
THOMAS PAINE COTTAGE MUSEUM
We're not just Revolutionary, We're NY History Strong !
Where History Comes Alive

Upcoming Events

At the Thomas Paine Cottage we bring Historical & Seasonal family friendly events to our community throughout the year. There's always something going on at the Cottage!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR DETAILS &
FREE REGISTRATION
Reserve your free entrance today as space is limited
Evenings proceeds benefit the
Thomas Paine Cottage Educational Programs
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New Rochelle Down to Earth Farmer's Market
​comes to the grounds of the Thomas Paine Cottage
Help support our local growers!
Details here
CONGRATULATIONS ON being voted favorite New Rochelle Market 3 years in a row by your neighbors on NextDoor!
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Save the Date for
ArtsFest 2019
October 4-6th
Colonial Tavern Night returns Oct 4th
Check back for our new Kids program for ArtsFest weekend.
HELP US
PRESERVE
THE THOMAS PAINE COTTAGE
HISTORIC HOME
For over 100 years, the administrators of the Museum have never received government funding.
We rely on the generosity
of our members, benefactors & people like you
to keep this historical treasure open.
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"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value"
-Thomas Paine