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
At the Thomas Paine Cottage we bring Historical & Seasonal family friendly & adult events to our community throughout the year. There's always something going on at the Cottage!
Upcoming Event
Our popular author series returns with Ben Wright discussing his new book
Bonds of Salvation: How Christianity Inspired and Limited American Abolitionism
Feb. 25th via Zoom. Free registration required for link on our Schedule of Events & News page

Join us as we commemorate Black History Museum
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PRESERVE
THE THOMAS PAINE COTTAGE
HISTORIC HOME

For over 100 years, the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association, administrators of the Museum, have relied on the generosity of its members, benefactors & people like you to keep this historical treasure open. Privately owned, it currently receives no ongoing federal funding.
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Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the IRS codes. Tax ID number is 13-6213536

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value"
-Thomas Paine