Welcome to the

​Thomas Paine New Rochelle Center

  • We commemorate the roots of democracy in America
  • Ensure historic preservation of unique Thomas Paine sites 
  • Bring history alive for young people

Featured Locations

Experience the unique sites associated with Thomas Paine, a Founding Father, a central figure in the history of modern democracy and the philosophy of government, and an early opponent of slavery:
  • Thomas Paine Cottage Museum (1784), owned by the Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association (HNRHA)
  • Thomas Paine Monument (1839), the oldest monument to a Founder, owned by the City of New Rochelle
  • Thomas Paine Memorial Building (1925), owned by the Thomas Paine National Historical Association (TPNHA)
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Thomas Paine Monument in New Rochelle, New York

Organizers

The Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association
The Thomas Paine National Historical Association
The Thomas Paine Memorial Association

Did you know?

Thomas Paine would have welcomed observance of Juneteenth in New Rochelle. He supported an end to slavery and never owned slaves himself! Watch this space for more information about Juneteenth 2022; see the video of Juneteenth in New Rochelle 2021.
“Such is the irresistible nature of truth that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing.”
- Thomas Paine, Common Sense
For questions, please contact painecenter@gmail.com