Thomas Paine Cottage

Women’s 18th Century Sewing	January 12, 2008	10am-5pm
Join us for a quiet, laid-back program where several of the Cottage’s volunteers will spend the day making clothes and other projects that will be seen in future programs at the Cottage. Learn how sewing was truly an 18th Century “cottage industry”.
The Ides of March and Women’s 18th Century Sewing	March 15, 2008	10am-5pm
Our sewing and construction theme is continued as volunteers of the Cottage representing women and soldiers of the period gather to make clothes and other projects that will be used in future programs on the grounds.
One Room Schoolhouse Days	April 5-6, 2008	10am-5pm
Join us at the Thomas Paine Cottage as we open the Sophia Brewster Schoolhouse (the oldest private schoolhouse in New Rochelle) and the schoolmarm calls the class to order with the ringing of a bell. Discover the feel, the differences and similarities of 19th Century school days to today. Students will learn their “3-R’s” and receive 19th C diplomas. Back to the top.
May Day Lawn Party	May 10, 2008	10am-5pm
Celebrate the rites of Spring the old-fashioned way with children’s activities on the lawn. As this is a fundraising effort, a small fee will be charged to participate. Back to the top.
Colonial Fair	September 27, 2008	10am-5pm
Our Fall fund raiser, features living history in our One Room Schoolhouse, 18th Century soldiers, doctors, washerwomen and craftspeople camped on the lawn. Face Painting, Bake Sale, White Elephant Sale, Refreshments. Rain Date: Sunday, September 28. Back to the top.
One Room Schoolhouse Days	October 11-12 , 2008	10am-5pm
One of our most popular events. Join us as our schoolmarm leads the class in their studies and discover what it was like to be 19th Century students.Back to the top.