It is time indeed that the world awakened to the merits of Thomas Paine. With the view of spreading the light concerning Paine, the Thomas Paine National Historical Association was organized and incorporated in New York some years ago. Through the efforts of this Association Thomas Pain is at last coming into his own. The Association intends that Thomas Paine shall occupy that niche in the world's Temple of Fame where he properly belongs, and to that end it bends its every endeavor. The Association has established at New Rochelle, New York, in the house that Paine built on the great farm presented to him by the State of New York in recognition of his patriotic services, a Thomas Paine National Museum.
Admission is free.
The Association publishes pamphlets and other literature from time to time on the subject of Thomas Paine. In the Thomas Paine National Museum at New Rochelle are to be seen relics of the great author, rare first editions of his chief works, rare portraits, etc., etc. On January the Twenty-ninth, Paine's birthday, the Association holds its yearly dinner. Every year, usually on Memorial Day, the Association has a commemorative meeting in Paine's honor at the Paine Monument in New Rochelle. The expenses of the Association are defrayed by the receipts from membership dues.