The Thomas Paine Historical Association is proud to be headquartered at the Thomas Paine Memorial Building, constructed in 1925 and located at 983 North Avenue in New Rochelle, New York, which acts as a museum and meeting space to honor Paine and his legacy. As a sneak peak at our offerings, below you can take a look at some of our favorite exhibits. The museum is open every Saturday from 1 to 4pm. Click on an image below to view it in full resolution.
Thomas Paine was granted a farm in 1794 by the New York State Legislature amounting to 320 acres in New Rochelle, Westchester just six miles from New York City. He was awarded the land as reward for his service in the Revolutionary War after the land had been confiscated from a British loyalist. Ever since, New Rochelle has been a center for admirers of Paine and his legacy. Explore Paine’s history in New Rochelle further at our New Rochelle Image Gallery.