The THOMAS PAINE
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
The THOMAS PAINE
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
The Thomas Paine Historical Association, founded in 1884, preserves and advances the world’s knowledge of Thomas Paine. Explore the life, writings, ideas, and continuing legacy of one of the most influential figures of the Age of Revolution.
EXPLORE PAINE:
Thomas Paine was a man with nine lives and then some! He was a great humanitarian, a supreme statesman, and a bold visionary. He was also a staymaker, privateer, excise collector, magazine editor, pamphleteer, inventor, war correspondent, and poet. Paine was a man who belonged to three different worlds—England, the newborn United States, and revolutionary France—a man who went from being showered with praise to being reviled for his brave beliefs in what freedom and equality truly meant.
Today, more than ever—in the times that try all our souls—his works must be shared widely so that all can learn from them and be inspired by his brilliance and vision. We invite you to explore this site and consider joining us as a TPHA member.
KEEP PAINE IN YOUR INBOX
New research, upcoming events, rare historical discoveries, and the latest from TPHA.
EVENTS
Our lineup of fall TPHA events is being put together now, but you can look forward to a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the publication of Paine’s American Crisis and discussions related to the just released Thomas Paine Collected Writings Project.
MORE DETAILS AT OUR EVENTS PAGE
Enjoy this video of our January 10th event, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the release of Common Sense that featured a community reading of portions of the famous pamphlet featuring elected officials and other civic leaders:
VISIT US IN NEW ROCHELLE
Thomas Paine Memorial Building
983 North Avenue
New Rochelle, New York
Open Saturdays, 1–4 PM
Admission free
Constructed in 1925 under the leadership of TPHA President William van der Weyde, Vice President Thomas Alva Edison, and Treasurer Cyril Nast, the Memorial Building is a lasting tribute to Paine’s freethought ideals and the preservation of his memory. It now serves as a library and community gathering space for those who share the vision of a more just world.
Visit our newly-renovated exhibits every Saturday. If you are interested in group or private tours or booking the space, please email info@thomaspaine.org to schedule a day and time. While you’re here, we encourage visiting other Paine sites in the area including the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, Paine’s New Rochelle Monument marking his burial site and the 2.7 acre Paine Lake.