What will you discover today?
Seeking religious freedom
The Huguenots 1688
The founding of a city
New Rochelle, NY
The life & works of founding father
Thomas Paine 1784
The beginning of a Nation
Life during the Revolution
Discover New Rochelle History
Queen City of the Sound
Glen Island, Fort Slocum, Trinity, St. Paul
Centuries of History
The Thomas Paine Cottage Museum
We're not just Revolutionary, We're NY History Strong !
Where History Comes Alive
 The HNRHA brings Historical & Seasonal family friendly & adult events to our community throughout the year. There's always something going on at the Thomas Paine Cottage!
Upcoming Event(s)
June 10th 2023 A Juneteenth Celebration on the grounds of the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum 3-6:30pm
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June 8th Paine Day Celebration 5-8 Details
It is our honor to preserve this historical home first owned by Huguenot loyalists & then by Founding Father Thomas Paine.  Join us in our mission to maintain a piece of local and national history for generations to come.
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value"
-Thomas Paine