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)
New events coming soon!
Our thanks to everyone that attended our Juneteenth Celebration! Members can request access to a recording of William Stump's lecture & Songcatchers concert via email request.
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June 8th Paine Day Celebration. Our thanks to Mayor Bramson and all attending dignitaries that helped us celebrate New Rochelle declaring June 8, 2023 Paine Day!
HELP US
PRESERVE
THE THOMAS PAINE COTTAGE
HISTORIC HOME
Since 1908, the HNRHA, administrators of
the Museum, has relied on the generosity of
members, benefactors & people like you
to keep this historical treasure open.
Currently receiving no federal funding
for operating expenses.
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