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The Thomas Paine National Historical Association was founded in 1884
in New York City. Dr.
Moncure Conway, noted writer, abolitionist, and confidant of Abraham Lincoln was
the Association's first president. Conway also wrote the first comprehensive
biography of Paine in 1892.
In 1925, the Association, under President William van
der Weyde and Vice-President Thomas Edison (the famous inventor), built a museum
in New
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Rochelle, New York (on the site of Paine's old farm) to house the priceless
documents and artifacts of Paine's life (pictured at right). In addition,
van der Weyde wrote the 2nd comprehensive biography of Paine.
This photo is from 1925. Edison is pictured in the center at the
ground-breaking of the Museum.
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other than the Historical Association and Museum, is the Thomas Paine
Cottage, adjacent to the museum. Managed by the New Rochelle Huguenot
Society, a separate organization, it also houses a number of Paine
artifacts.
(Click here for a
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There are, of course, a multitude of schools,
libraries, parks, and streets named after Paine!
Even a church or two! Thank God!
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