Schedule of Events for 2013
LECTURE: "DARK ROSALEEN", THE GREAT IRISH HUNGER AND NORTH AMERICAN IMMIGRATION
Sunday, April 21, 2013 2 to 4 P.M.
“Dark Rosaleen” is a lecture with slides and original art created by Sr. Anne Dillon, OSU, describing Ireland’s Great Hunger (1845-1849) and how it was responsible for forcing Irish immigrants to North America and New Rochelle. Once here, many found work as laborers
building the new railroad that was just connecting New York City with the outlying counties and suburbs. Sr. Anne will relate her trip to the locations where the famine took place to research her art in a truly moving journey.
Sunday, April 21, 2013 2 to 4 P.M.
“Dark Rosaleen” is a lecture with slides and original art created by Sr. Anne Dillon, OSU, describing Ireland’s Great Hunger (1845-1849) and how it was responsible for forcing Irish immigrants to North America and New Rochelle. Once here, many found work as laborers
building the new railroad that was just connecting New York City with the outlying counties and suburbs. Sr. Anne will relate her trip to the locations where the famine took place to research her art in a truly moving journey.
LECTURE: THE ART OF WAR
Time: Saturday, March 16, 2013 11 A.M.
Discover how the artwork of Thomas Davies, a British artillery officer serving in North America during the French & Indian War, is used by modern researchers as a primary source to better understand mid-18th century North America. See slides of his paintings and discover the information that they give us. See how this art is used by students of history to learn details of the past, from weapons and tactics to architecture and transportation to clothing and hairstyles. See how this acquired knowledge is put to use in the presentation of living history.
Special guest speaker: George Bray, U.S. Army Reserve, retired.
Time: Saturday, March 16, 2013 11 A.M.
Discover how the artwork of Thomas Davies, a British artillery officer serving in North America during the French & Indian War, is used by modern researchers as a primary source to better understand mid-18th century North America. See slides of his paintings and discover the information that they give us. See how this art is used by students of history to learn details of the past, from weapons and tactics to architecture and transportation to clothing and hairstyles. See how this acquired knowledge is put to use in the presentation of living history.
Special guest speaker: George Bray, U.S. Army Reserve, retired.
"HISTORIC DELIGHTS" - 18th CENTURY JEWELRY AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE MODERN
Sunday, March 10, 2013 10 to 5 P.M.
Celebrate “Women’s History Month” with the study of 18th century jewelry and watch as it is assembled. With the assistance of ongoing research regarding the use of gemstones, colors, metals and overall designs occurring in the 18th century, Historic Delights presents jewelry and accessories that are reproductions or give the impression of articles used in that time period. Materials used to hand-craft these items are mostly the same materials used more than 200 years ago, such as gold, silver, semi-precious gems, freshwater pearls, faux (or false) pearls (Abigail Adams owned a strand of these) and colored glass. All articles, timeless and appropriate for modern wear, are available to the public and are extremely affordable!
Janice Erickson Smith, owner and designer with Historic Delights will be demonstrating her skill and will be available for questions during the event.
Sunday, March 10, 2013 10 to 5 P.M.
Celebrate “Women’s History Month” with the study of 18th century jewelry and watch as it is assembled. With the assistance of ongoing research regarding the use of gemstones, colors, metals and overall designs occurring in the 18th century, Historic Delights presents jewelry and accessories that are reproductions or give the impression of articles used in that time period. Materials used to hand-craft these items are mostly the same materials used more than 200 years ago, such as gold, silver, semi-precious gems, freshwater pearls, faux (or false) pearls (Abigail Adams owned a strand of these) and colored glass. All articles, timeless and appropriate for modern wear, are available to the public and are extremely affordable!
Janice Erickson Smith, owner and designer with Historic Delights will be demonstrating her skill and will be available for questions during the event.
Artwork by John R. Wright, copyright 2012.
LIVING HISTORY: LIFE OF THE SOLDIER
Saturday, January 5, 2013 10 to 5 P.M.
The Thomas Paine Cottage Museum will be visited by re-enactors depicting Redcoat soldiers of the King who served here during the French & Indian War. Learn about this war which was waged to see who - England, France or the native Indian nations - would control the North American continent. See and handle a typical Redcoat’s clothing and equipment, sign enlistment papers with a quill pen, watch as muskets are fired and dinner is cooked over an open fire. Learn the role that women played in the army.
Saturday, January 5, 2013 10 to 5 P.M.
The Thomas Paine Cottage Museum will be visited by re-enactors depicting Redcoat soldiers of the King who served here during the French & Indian War. Learn about this war which was waged to see who - England, France or the native Indian nations - would control the North American continent. See and handle a typical Redcoat’s clothing and equipment, sign enlistment papers with a quill pen, watch as muskets are fired and dinner is cooked over an open fire. Learn the role that women played in the army.
Schedule of Events from 2012.
LIVING HISTORY: A MIDWIFE'S TALE, AN AFTERNOON WITH A MIDWIFE
Saturday, March 24, 2012 12 to 5 pm
Discover the role that women played in assisting other women in childbirth during Colonial days in a time before this job was assigned to doctors. Hear about a Midwife’s training and physiological outlook to childbirth and her status among the community. See some of the tools used to perform her function, and how they are used. Child friendly.
Saturday, March 24, 2012 12 to 5 pm
Discover the role that women played in assisting other women in childbirth during Colonial days in a time before this job was assigned to doctors. Hear about a Midwife’s training and physiological outlook to childbirth and her status among the community. See some of the tools used to perform her function, and how they are used. Child friendly.
STORY HOUR SALON
Sunday, April 22, 2012 2 to 3:30 pm
A costumed interpreter will read an age-appropriate book about colonial life to children ages 6 to 10. Depending on weather, the reading will take place in the historic house museum, the one-room school house or under shade trees on the lawn. Questions and some demonstrations, again age-appropriate, will follow the reading to inviole children with the cottage or items in it in reference to the story. Light refreshments will follow. Price: $5.00 per child. For reservations, call 914-633-1776.
Sunday, April 22, 2012 2 to 3:30 pm
A costumed interpreter will read an age-appropriate book about colonial life to children ages 6 to 10. Depending on weather, the reading will take place in the historic house museum, the one-room school house or under shade trees on the lawn. Questions and some demonstrations, again age-appropriate, will follow the reading to inviole children with the cottage or items in it in reference to the story. Light refreshments will follow. Price: $5.00 per child. For reservations, call 914-633-1776.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Sunday, May 6, 2012 12 to 5 pm
This special fundraiser for the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum focuses on strawberries, as the symbol of our hearts and our love for Mother. Children, using supplies provided by the Cottage, will turn hand-prints into Mother's Day cards of their own design for the following weeks holiday. Silhouettes suitable for framing can also be posed for. Refreshments available for purchase include strawberries, plain and chocolate-dipped; strawberry shortcake; strawberry soda and iced tea. Suggested donation: $5.00 per card, $15.00 per silhouette.
Sunday, May 6, 2012 12 to 5 pm
This special fundraiser for the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum focuses on strawberries, as the symbol of our hearts and our love for Mother. Children, using supplies provided by the Cottage, will turn hand-prints into Mother's Day cards of their own design for the following weeks holiday. Silhouettes suitable for framing can also be posed for. Refreshments available for purchase include strawberries, plain and chocolate-dipped; strawberry shortcake; strawberry soda and iced tea. Suggested donation: $5.00 per card, $15.00 per silhouette.
LIVING HISTORY: COLOR MY WORLD - A DAY WITH NATURAL DYES
Saturday, May 26, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Join us on our lawn and then visit the historic house museum, as costumed re-enactors present, by demonstration, how natural materials were used to dye yarn and fabric in Colonial times. See how onion skins, black walnut shells and dead bugs, among other natural materials, were used to add color to colonist's lives. Children will have an opportunity to try their own hands at dying with purpose-designes, hands-on activities. Suggested donation: $5.00 per person.
Saturday, May 26, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Join us on our lawn and then visit the historic house museum, as costumed re-enactors present, by demonstration, how natural materials were used to dye yarn and fabric in Colonial times. See how onion skins, black walnut shells and dead bugs, among other natural materials, were used to add color to colonist's lives. Children will have an opportunity to try their own hands at dying with purpose-designes, hands-on activities. Suggested donation: $5.00 per person.
LIVING HISTORY: ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE DAYS
Sunday, June 10, 2012 10 to 5 pm
A repeat of our highly successful hands-on and interactive program for children and adults. A costumed "school-marm" will lead students through an abridged, but typical, school day of the 19th century. Students of all ages can compare a class using slate boards and chalk, dunce caps and 19th century schoolbooks of yesteryear with class as they experience it today. Period diplomas will be issued to all, and then recess will be called. Don't forget to bring an apple for extra credit! Suggested donation: $5.00 per person.
Sunday, June 10, 2012 10 to 5 pm
A repeat of our highly successful hands-on and interactive program for children and adults. A costumed "school-marm" will lead students through an abridged, but typical, school day of the 19th century. Students of all ages can compare a class using slate boards and chalk, dunce caps and 19th century schoolbooks of yesteryear with class as they experience it today. Period diplomas will be issued to all, and then recess will be called. Don't forget to bring an apple for extra credit! Suggested donation: $5.00 per person.
Artwork by John R. Wright, copyright 2012.
"PO-MU-SCAPE" (POETRY, MUSIC & SEASCAPES)
Sunday, August 18, 2012 2 to 4 pm
The Thomas Paine Cottage presents local writer, musician and painter Reginald E. Franklin, who will present a reading from his most recently published novel, Hope Wave-Birth of a Sports Dynasty. It is a coming-of-age story of courage and redemption about a New Rochelle youth. Also part of this unique presentation will be samples of his original oil paintings of seascapes on view, accompanied by Reginald on his saxaphone, playing familiar jazz standards. Signed copies of the book will be available for sale. the event will be held on our beautiful lawn. Light refreshments will be provided. Suggested donation: $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child. For information, call 914-633-1776.
Sunday, August 18, 2012 2 to 4 pm
The Thomas Paine Cottage presents local writer, musician and painter Reginald E. Franklin, who will present a reading from his most recently published novel, Hope Wave-Birth of a Sports Dynasty. It is a coming-of-age story of courage and redemption about a New Rochelle youth. Also part of this unique presentation will be samples of his original oil paintings of seascapes on view, accompanied by Reginald on his saxaphone, playing familiar jazz standards. Signed copies of the book will be available for sale. the event will be held on our beautiful lawn. Light refreshments will be provided. Suggested donation: $5.00 per adult, $3.00 per child. For information, call 914-633-1776.
Artwork by Michael Molinelli, copyright by the artist.
LECTURE: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION - DARWINIAN OR ACT OF GOD?
Saturday, September 1, 2012 2 pm
Michael Molinelli, AIA, LEEDap, NCARB, an established Westchester architect, is an amusing speaker known for his humorous and accessible approach to serious architectural design. Michael will lecture on a review of local historical landmarks with an emphasis on New Rochelle. He will beg the question: How do we preserve them while wondering whether anyone else cares. Light refreshments will be served. Price: $10.00 per person; $5.00 for HNRHA members. For reservations, call 914-633-1776.
Saturday, September 1, 2012 2 pm
Michael Molinelli, AIA, LEEDap, NCARB, an established Westchester architect, is an amusing speaker known for his humorous and accessible approach to serious architectural design. Michael will lecture on a review of local historical landmarks with an emphasis on New Rochelle. He will beg the question: How do we preserve them while wondering whether anyone else cares. Light refreshments will be served. Price: $10.00 per person; $5.00 for HNRHA members. For reservations, call 914-633-1776.
ARTSFEST
September 20, 22 and 23, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Once again, our historic house will participate in ArtsFest, an annual event sponsored by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, that is designed to highlight the arts and culture of New Rochelle. Stores and restaurants will offer discounts, artists' studios will be open to the public and special exhibits, programs and concerts will be offered by other venues. A special trolley has been commissioned to drive visitors to participating sites and will stop at the Cottage's front door, making it easier for those without cars to get around to all the special sites. For up-to-the-minute times and details, visit www.newrochellearts.org.
September 20, 22 and 23, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Once again, our historic house will participate in ArtsFest, an annual event sponsored by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, that is designed to highlight the arts and culture of New Rochelle. Stores and restaurants will offer discounts, artists' studios will be open to the public and special exhibits, programs and concerts will be offered by other venues. A special trolley has been commissioned to drive visitors to participating sites and will stop at the Cottage's front door, making it easier for those without cars to get around to all the special sites. For up-to-the-minute times and details, visit www.newrochellearts.org.
COLONIAL FAIR
Saturday, September 29, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Rain date: Sunday, September 30, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Our annual Colonial Fair is being redesigned! Some of our familiar favorites will be on hand, such as Colonial soldiers camped on the lawn, our 19th century school-marm giving lessons in the one-room schoolhouse, and a natural dyes demonstration with a children's hands-on component. We will also have our White Elephant Sale. New this year are participants from the New Rochelle community, including Girl Scouts leading children's crafts, Boy Scouts camping on the grounds and demonstrating Scouting skills, the Police Department teaching about forensics and the Fire Department teaching about fire safety and allowing children to climb on a fire engine. The New Rochelle Humane Society will be on hand to, hopefully, interest visitors in rescuing a deserving pet and giving it a "forever home." Metro+Med, New Rochelle's own, premier medical group will be offering free blood-pressure screening.
Saturday, September 29, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Rain date: Sunday, September 30, 2012 10 to 5 pm
Our annual Colonial Fair is being redesigned! Some of our familiar favorites will be on hand, such as Colonial soldiers camped on the lawn, our 19th century school-marm giving lessons in the one-room schoolhouse, and a natural dyes demonstration with a children's hands-on component. We will also have our White Elephant Sale. New this year are participants from the New Rochelle community, including Girl Scouts leading children's crafts, Boy Scouts camping on the grounds and demonstrating Scouting skills, the Police Department teaching about forensics and the Fire Department teaching about fire safety and allowing children to climb on a fire engine. The New Rochelle Humane Society will be on hand to, hopefully, interest visitors in rescuing a deserving pet and giving it a "forever home." Metro+Med, New Rochelle's own, premier medical group will be offering free blood-pressure screening.
BOOK SIGNING
Sunday, October 14, 2012 3 pm to 5 pm
New Rochelle author and HNRHA board member Linda Tarrant-Reid will read from her new book, Discovering Black America and will sign a copy for you. Books will be available for purchase at the Cottage.
The Abrams Books for Young Readers Catalog describes Discovering Black America as offering "readers an unprecedented account of more than 400 years of African American history set against a background of American and global events. The book begins with a black sailor aboard the Niña with Christopher Columbus and continues through the colonial period, slavery, the Civil War, Jim Crow, and civil rights to our current president in the White House. Including first-person narratives from diaries and journals, interviews, and archival images, Discovering Black America will give readers an intimate understanding of this extensive history. The book includes an index and bibliography."
Praise for Discovering Black America
STARRED REVIEW
"This handsome, engaging study of African-American history brings to light many intriguing and tragically underreported stories...From attractive page design to an afterword that encourages readers to search for their own history, there has been much attention to detail in this handsome volume."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Author Linda Tarrant-Reid has worked as a freelance journalist, writing on the history of African Americans for the New York Daily News. She is also a communications specialist for school districts and is the author of several books for adults. She lives in New Rochelle, New York.
Sunday, October 14, 2012 3 pm to 5 pm
New Rochelle author and HNRHA board member Linda Tarrant-Reid will read from her new book, Discovering Black America and will sign a copy for you. Books will be available for purchase at the Cottage.
The Abrams Books for Young Readers Catalog describes Discovering Black America as offering "readers an unprecedented account of more than 400 years of African American history set against a background of American and global events. The book begins with a black sailor aboard the Niña with Christopher Columbus and continues through the colonial period, slavery, the Civil War, Jim Crow, and civil rights to our current president in the White House. Including first-person narratives from diaries and journals, interviews, and archival images, Discovering Black America will give readers an intimate understanding of this extensive history. The book includes an index and bibliography."
Praise for Discovering Black America
STARRED REVIEW
"This handsome, engaging study of African-American history brings to light many intriguing and tragically underreported stories...From attractive page design to an afterword that encourages readers to search for their own history, there has been much attention to detail in this handsome volume."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Author Linda Tarrant-Reid has worked as a freelance journalist, writing on the history of African Americans for the New York Daily News. She is also a communications specialist for school districts and is the author of several books for adults. She lives in New Rochelle, New York.
THOMAS PAINE CONFERENCE
Friday, October 19, 2012 and Saturday, October 20, 2012
Iona College will host a gathering of national and international
scholars for presentations and discussion on the life, legacy and
ideas of a long neglected Founding Father of the United States, Thomas
Paine. In addition to 34 papers delivered in 12 sessions of scholarly
presentations, the conference will also feature a keynote speech by Lewis Lapham, a presentation of the play, Citizen Paine. The conference is open to scholars, students and the general public.
There will be a reception at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum on Saturday, October 20 from 4:00 to 7:00.
Friday, October 19, 2012 and Saturday, October 20, 2012
Iona College will host a gathering of national and international
scholars for presentations and discussion on the life, legacy and
ideas of a long neglected Founding Father of the United States, Thomas
Paine. In addition to 34 papers delivered in 12 sessions of scholarly
presentations, the conference will also feature a keynote speech by Lewis Lapham, a presentation of the play, Citizen Paine. The conference is open to scholars, students and the general public.
There will be a reception at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum on Saturday, October 20 from 4:00 to 7:00.
Artwork by John R. Wright, copyright 2012.
SWINGTIME
Friday, December 7, 2012 7 to 11 pm
Join us as we celebrate New Rochelle's Big Band past! Local musician David Patterson, creator of the New Rochelle Jazz Review, will be leading a band whose sound harkens back to the 1930's and 1940's, when the music of the Big Bands was danced to and broadcast from our own Glen Island Casino. Volunteer instructors will help with dance steps. 1940's attire is welcomed, but not required. Just wear your party-dress best! Also part of the event will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and an award for best 1940's costume, judged by David Patterson. Desserts, dessert wine, punch and a coffee bar will be served.
The highlight of the evening will be when we present our third "In the Spirit of Thomas Paine" award to Juan Williams. Mr. Williams is an author, journalist and political analyst, formerly of National Public Radio, now with Fox News.
Friday, December 7, 2012 7 to 11 pm
Join us as we celebrate New Rochelle's Big Band past! Local musician David Patterson, creator of the New Rochelle Jazz Review, will be leading a band whose sound harkens back to the 1930's and 1940's, when the music of the Big Bands was danced to and broadcast from our own Glen Island Casino. Volunteer instructors will help with dance steps. 1940's attire is welcomed, but not required. Just wear your party-dress best! Also part of the event will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, and an award for best 1940's costume, judged by David Patterson. Desserts, dessert wine, punch and a coffee bar will be served.
The highlight of the evening will be when we present our third "In the Spirit of Thomas Paine" award to Juan Williams. Mr. Williams is an author, journalist and political analyst, formerly of National Public Radio, now with Fox News.
