Thomas Paine Cottage
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The Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York, in the United States, was the home from 1802 to 1806 of Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, U.S. Founding Father, and Revolutionary War hero. Paine was buried near the cottage from his death in 1809 until his body was disinterred in 1819. It was one of a number of buildings located on the 300 acre farm given to Paine by the State of New York in 1784, in recognition of his services in the cause of Independence. It was here in August 1805 that he wrote his last pamphlet, which was addressed to the citizens of Philadelphia on "Constitutional Reform".
Thomas Paine Cottage | |
Location | 20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle, New York, USA |
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Coordinates | 40°56′4.1″N 73°47′28.2″W |
Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
Architectural style | Saltbox with Greek Revival elements[1] |
NRHP reference No. | 72000920 |
NYSRHP No. | 11942.000747 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 28, 1972 [1] |
Designated NHL | November 28, 1972 [2] |
Designated NYSRHP | June 23, 1980 |
The cottage has been owned by the "Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association" and has been operated as a historic house museum since 1910.[3] The cottage is open to the public most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10–5 p.m.. There are numerous weekend events scheduled at the cottage throughout the year including their Colonial Fair in the spring and Colonial Tavern night during ArtsFest in October and a Toys for Tots drive in December. The cottage hosts many local school field trips.[4]