Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association

07/12/2026

Let’s celebrate a New Rochelle tradition and our French Heritage this July at two free community events.
Jazz in July returns and to Thomas Paine Cottage Museum Sunday, July 19th. Sound Shore Jazz Orchestra's 18-member ensemble and Songcatchers Inc. Orchestra fills the early evening starting at 5:30. End your weekend by picnicking & partying with us! https://www.newrojazz.com - for full schedule and add'l venues.
Thursday, July 16th 5:30-7:30 a French celebration at City of New Rochelle, NY City Hall. Remarks by Sister City, presentation by City Historian, Barbara Davis, cool jazz by Brian Carter/Drummer with special guest and refreshments.
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Our association opened the Cottage to the public for the first time on July 14th 1910. We celebrated Bastille Day and Thomas Paine being entrusted with the key to the Bastille to get it to George Washington. Our association continues to celebrate this day in history and our French Huguenot founding families. “Vive le 14 juillet!”

06/03/2026

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Items to be auctioned off during our Colonial Irish Tavern event June 5th 6:30-9pm Full details available night of at our auction table

06/03/2026

It's time for our big Paine weekend of events at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum! June 5-6th we have a full 2 days of Tavern night, Children's Arts, Crafts & Games and a Quaff & Quill author talk. All with ties to Paine's world influence. Come celebrate Paine's World with us!

05/09/2026

New Rochelle Public Library is showing the movie "1776" tomorrow, Sat. May 9th. 1-4:30pm. Registration suggested https://newrochelle.librarycalendar.com/event/film-chris-50523

05/09/2026

To all the wonderful history teachers from my past,
My first exposure to history was bedtime stories read to me as a child. What solidified my love of history and most importantly the preservation of historically significant places and items were my history teachers from grade school to my undergraduate studies.
When you are fortunate enough to have a truly dedicated teacher, the world of knowledge opens up as if you are walking through Charlie’s Chocolate Factory and who doesn’t love a good piece of chocolate!
“The past is a treasure trove, and history teachers are the skilled treasure hunters guiding their students to its riches.” , unknown.
At this close of Teacher Appreciation Week, I send my heartfelt thanks to them all for sending me on this glorious treasure hunt. It has made me rich beyond my wildest dreams. ~Suzanne, HNRHA Board Member