Thomas Paine birthday event

National Organizations Unite to Celebrate Thomas Paine’s Revolutionary War Service at Annual Birthdate Event: A Tribute to Thomas Paine’s Legacy
January 29, 2026 — Online Event | 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM EST
Registration Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ga-dvEPuR0iLzT5LA45BOw

The Thomas Paine Memorial Association (TPMA) and a coalition of leading secular, historical, and humanist organizations invite the public to the annual celebration of the birth of one of America’s most influential Founders — Thomas Paine. This year’s online commemorative program, **“**The Times That Tried Men's Souls: Thomas Paine’s Service During the Revolutionary War,” will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

TPMA, which educates about Paine’s legacy, has been authorized by Congress to erect a memorial to Paine in Washington, D.C. The group has since received preliminary approval to pursue a memorial in Area 1 (close to the United States Capitol Building). The approval bill is awaiting congressional action.

Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense and The American Crisis, played an indispensable role in igniting the call for independence and sustaining morale through the darkest moments of the Revolution. His writing, service, and vision for a democratic society continue to inspire generations. Paine’s contributions recently have been highlighted in Ken Burns’ documentary “The American Revolution.”