Thomas Paine Bobbleheads Arrive to Support Historic Cottage Preservation

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 07, 2026) — A new supply of Thomas Paine bobbleheads has arrived at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, offering history enthusiasts a chance to support the preservation of the Founding Father’s former homestead.

The Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association (HNRHA), which operates the museum, describes the bobbleheads as “a wonderful gift for the history lover.” Proceeds from donations associated with the bobbleheads help support Paine’s Homestead.

“Help the HNRHA Preserve History,” the organization states on its website. “Your generous donation helps support Paine’s Homestead.”

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The bobbleheads are available through a special membership offer. Visitors can select a donation to receive a free Thomas Paine bobblehead. Booked tour visitors have the option to add a bobblehead by upgrading to the special membership offer with an additional donation while at the Cottage.

Pickup is currently by in-person only at Paine Cottage, located at 20 Sicard Ave., New Rochelle, NY, during scheduled tour or event hours. Those unable to attend scheduled hours can contact the organization to arrange a pickup date and time.

Online donations include a $2 service fee and can be made through a PayPal account or major credit card (a PayPal account is not required). For those preferring mail, checks payable to the Huguenot Historical Association Of New Rochelle Foundation can be sent to The Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association, 20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804. Cash and checks are also accepted during visits to the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum.

Any size donation is appreciated and supports educational and community events at the site. Membership benefits include early notification and priority ticketing for special events. The organization invites inquiries about business and corporate memberships as well as additional lifetime options.

The page includes a quotation on preservation: “It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future” — William Murtagh, first keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.

This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.