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!


Save the date June 7th
New Rochelle's Down to Earth Farmers Market
​comes to the grounds of the Thomas Paine Cottage
the Friday of our grand reopening weekend long celebration!
Details here
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April 13th  6-9pm
​Thanks to everyone who came out to support our First Wings & Beer "fun" fundraiser!
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