Our collection of articles, records and reviews of Thomas Paine anniversaries held across the world.
![“Reason against unreason” a 1882 illustration by Joseph Keppler and Adolph Schwarzmann shows the “Light of Reason”, containing bust portraits of “Johannes Kepler, I. Kant, Thomas Paine, Jefferson, B. de Spinoza, Franklin, Voltaire, E.H. Haeckel, Tyndall, Huxley, [and] Darwin”, beaming against a large umbrella labeled “Bigotry, Supernaturalism, [and] Fanaticism” – Library of Congress](https://thomaspaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reason-against-unreason.jpg)
The name of the organization was changed from National Liberal League to National Liberal Party, as the members desire to enter into politics.
Freethinkers Changes Its Name To Enter Political Arena Read Post »
Fully 200 people assembled in Metzerott’s Hall yesterday afternoon to participate in the celebration of the birthday anniversary of Thomas Paine.
1896 Free Thinkers’ Meeting Pays a Tribute to Paine Read Post »
The fourth annual celebration of the birthday of Thomas Paine by the San Francisco Liberal Union was held at Scottish Hall last evening.
San Francisco Liberal Union Celebration of the Author Hero’s Birth Read Post »
The 186th anniversary of the birth of Tom Paine was celebrated at Chickering Hall, in this city, under the auspices of the Manhattan Liberal club.
Despite the falling rain last night fully 1000 people gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the birthday of Thomas Paine.
Paine Disciples Celebrate The 155th Anniversary Of His Birth Read Post »
The lecturer Mr. J. E. Remsburg reviewed at length the career of Thomas Paine and particularly his services to the American Revolution.
Paine Lecture Before The Unity Club of Ithaca NY Read Post »
For the first time in the history of this city, was held a celebration in honor of that well known revolutionary figure, Thomas Paine, the author of “The Rights of Man,” “The Crisis,” and “The Age of Reason.”
Thomas Paine’s Natal Day Celebrated in 1891 San Antonio Read Post »
One of the nicest little parlor entertainments of this week, was the celebration of the 147th anniversary of the birthday of Thomas Paine, at the residence of Mr. Jacob Martin.
1884 Cairo, Illinois Celebration Of The Birthday Of Thomas Paine Read Post »
This Chicago Daily Tribune article is a report of a lecture by Robert G. Ingersoll in Chicago commemorating Paine’s birthday on January 30, 1880.
1880 Robert G. Ingersoll Lecture Commemorating Paine’s Birthday Read Post »
Last evening at Talmadge Hall the birthday of Thomas Paine was celebrated under the auspices of the Liberal League.
Washington, D.C. Liberal League Celebrating Paine’s Birthday Read Post »
Col. Robert G. Ingersoll delivered another lecture last night in Chickering Hall, his subject being Thomas Paine, his life and his work.
Thomas Paine Glorified: Col. Ingersoll’s Second Lecture Read Post »
The anniversary of his birthday.—interview with an old lady who knew him in her youth.—life and habits of the man.—the monument in New Rochelle.
Anniversary And Interview With An Old Lady Who Knew Paine Read Post »
