About us
In our nation’s capital, there’s no substantial recognition of the man who named the United States of America. There’s nothing to remember the man who convinced colonists to claim and fight for their independence. His quill galvanized “We the People.” His words inspired us during “the times that try men’s souls,” and stoked the inner fires that kept the Continental Army warm as they crossed the Delaware River in December of 1776.
Thomas Paine donated all the profits from his popular Revolutionary War writings to the fight for independence, while he served as the first de facto Secretary of State. This description is just a small sample of Thomas Paine’s immeasurable contributions to the formation of the United States of America.
Thomas Paine was a thinker ahead of his time. He was great writer, veteran, abolitionist, bridge builder, civil rights advocate, and democracy seeking patriot. To this day, there is no memorial of Thomas Paine in Washington, D.C. There is only one public portrait of Paine, in the National Portrait Gallery.
The Thomas Paine Memorial Association (TPMA) seeks to create a monument in Washington, D. C. to honor and memorialize Thomas Paine's life and legacy.
Please join this group, attend our events, spread the word about the monument effort, and help us educate the public about Thomas Paine's legacy.
Please also donate to the cause to be part of a history making endeavor. The formation of the United States of America is not complete without the story of Thomas Paine's contributions.
Upcoming events
1
Thomas Paine Birthdate: Celebrating the Poet and the Friend
·OnlineOnlineThe Thomas Paine Memorial Association (TPMA) and other cosponsors are planning the annual Zoom celebration of the birth of Thomas Paine. According to the Gregorian calendar, Paine was born on February 9, 1737.
All of his original birth records, however, were recorded under the Old Style Julian calendar, listing his birth date as January 29, 1736. The difference in dates exists because Great Britain and its colonies transitioned from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar and changed the official start of the new year during Paine’s lifetime. TPMA prefers to recognize January 29 — the date recorded in the original historical documents — as his official and best-documented birth date.The Friday, January 29, 2027, event (4:00 PM Pacific/7:00 PM Eastern) entitled, “Celebrating the Poet and the Friend,” will highlight Paine’s newly discovered works, identified through sophisticated computer-assisted analysis and extensive historical research. Pre-registration is required. Below is the registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FnCOdbMZSei_TcEbHPo2Zw
The program will feature presentations on Paine’s literary writings before, during, and after his arrival in the American colonies in 1774. His personal letters and poetry he enjoyed writing will be highlighted with special guest appearances (TBA).
A welcome address from Representatives Jamie Raskin and Victoria Spartz will start the program. Hosts of the event are TPMA president Margaret Downey and board member Christopher Cameron. Special guests include Paine researchers Gary Berton and Scott Cleary.
TPMA is pleased to announce that a 40% discount for the new book collection entitled "Thomas Paine Collected Works." A 40 percent discount is available to attendees of this event. To pre-order a set from Princeton University Press, please use the below link and the discount code of PAINE40:
6 attendees
Past events
10
