The Thomas Paine New Rochelle Center

11/11/2025

Have you caught America250 fever yet! This Sunday set aside time for Ken Burns, The American Revolution, a New Six-Part, 12-Hour Documentary. Premieres Nov 16th at 8/7c. on PBS. Common Sense and many of Paine's influential writings are part of the series. A must see!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lruEtNTN9oY

Official website: https://to.pbs.org/amrevpbs | AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sar...

11/10/2025

“THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” American Crisis 1, Thomas Paine

Did you know Paine served as aide to camp for General Nathanael Greene and saw several battles. As we celebrate Veterans Day November 11, 2025 let us remember all the men and women that have bravely served to defend our freedoms. “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller
Read more on what lead to American Crisis 1 at https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/summer-soldiers-and-sunshine-patriots-american-crisis

07/22/2025

Today, Tues. July 22md, stop by the Paine Cottage for a sneak peak at Paine's Homestead and Sophia Brewster One-Room Schoolhouse. 3-6:30pm
*3:30PM special showing of Liberty Kids in Schoolhouse. Each child that stops by will receive an abbreviated copy of our Thomas Paine Activity Book. Quill pen demonstrations & participation.
*Several cottage exhibit rooms will be opened along with our schoolhouse.
*Our grounds will be available all day. Bring a picnic to enjoy at our picnic area. Leashed, well behaved animals are welcome on our grounds ~ but please remember our carry in - carry out policy.
*Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.
*Membership & upcoming event information available.

06/09/2025

We are proud to have our Mayor’s support!

06/09/2025

What a wonderful Paine Day today! It was great seeing so many in our community interested in celebrating the life of such a great man. We are so excited to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the opening of the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum by the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association this year! Public tours coming back this July!
The sounds of Tutti Bravi Productions Inc. of “Common Sense” filled the air. Brian Carter’s Jazz Quartet entertained and readings by Scott Cleary from his book, “The Field of Imagination: Thomas Paine and Eighteenth-Century Poetry”. Festivities hosted by the Thomas Paine Historical Association celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Paine Memorial Building.

06/09/2025

Honored to speak at Thomas Paine Day at the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, USA in New Rochelle! We need a hero like that now! With Lisa Burton!

06/09/2025

We were pleased to celebrate Thomas Paine Day today with a good turnout from the community and our elected officials, Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert, County Legislators Clements and Holstein, Senator Shelley Mayer, and Congressman George Latimer. Inspiring performances by Tutti Bravi and the Brian Carter Sextet, and remarks by Lisa Burton, Gary Berton and Scott Cleary of the Thomas Paine Historical Association.

05/07/2025

Celebrate New Rochelle’s second official Thomas Paine Day on Sunday, June 8th! All are invited to the Thomas Paine Memorial Building, 983 North Avenue, the large stone building with columns. The Building will be open from 3 to 6 pm.

3:30 pm - Presentations about the philosophy and poetry of Thomas Paine; Musical selections from Common Sense: The Story of Thomas Paine, by Tutti Bravi Productions. Music by the Brian Carter Jazz Quartet and refreshments to follow the program at 4:30 pm.

03/08/2025

The Thomas Paine Memorial Building is open Saturday afternoons with exhibits about the life and legacy of founding father Thomas Paine. 983 North Avenue, 1-4 pm. Learn about the roots of American democracy!

02/10/2025

Super bowl Sunday, Feb. 9th is in the books. It was also Thomas Paine’s birthday. But hey, isn’t his birthday Jan 29th? Yes and no. It all has to do with the Gregorian and Julian calendar changes in 1752 and 11 days lost. Read more about it and let’s wish Paine a “second” Happy Birthday!
https://christchurch1735.org/1735-times-blog/211-september-14-1752

01/30/2025

Learn more about Thomas Paine when the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum reopens for the summer 2025 season.

12/07/2024

Do you know the history of the real St. Nicolas and how his life evolved into our modern day Santa Claus?
Why not celebrate St. Nicolas this weekend by stopping by the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum Saturday, Dec. 7th between 4-8pm for a free photo with Santa during our Toys for Tots drive.
Happy holidays!

Have you ever wondered where the story of Santa Claus began, and how he became what he is today? Come learn about the original Saint Nicholas, and his evolut...