The Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association celebrates prominent Black residents
during Black History Month
Take an in person or virtual tour of New Rochelle's sites and learn about these remarkable individuals, read about several on our #NewRoHistory Blog page and download coloring pages.
during Black History Month
Take an in person or virtual tour of New Rochelle's sites and learn about these remarkable individuals, read about several on our #NewRoHistory Blog page and download coloring pages.
Event(s)
2025 at Paine's Homestead
In 1908 the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Assn. saved Thomas Paine’s homestead from demolition. July 14, 1910, a fully restored Cottage opened to the public as an historic home museum. Come celebrate 115 years of history when we reopen this summer at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum. Opening details will be posted on social media and on our website.
In 1908 the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Assn. saved Thomas Paine’s homestead from demolition. July 14, 1910, a fully restored Cottage opened to the public as an historic home museum. Come celebrate 115 years of history when we reopen this summer at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum. Opening details will be posted on social media and on our website.
What will you discover today?
Seeking religious freedom
The Huguenots 1688 The founding of a city
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The Thomas Paine Cottage Museum
We're not just Revolutionary, We're NY History Strong !
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!
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PRESERVE THE THOMAS PAINE HOMESTEAD The LAST standing building that Paine called home in America. Since 1908, the HNRHA, administrators of the historic home 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. |
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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
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value"
-Thomas Paine