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The current arrangement has rooms decorated in the late 18th and early 19th century style as well as exhibits pertaining to the history of New Rochelle, the local Siwanoy Indians, and the Huguenots. Highlights of the house include a chair owned by Paine as well as a cast iron Franklin stove presented to Paine by its inventor.
The Sophia Brewster One-Room Schoolhouse, the oldest private school in New Rochelle, was also moved to the property.
The cottage and schoolhouse are open to the public five days a week. There are several weekend events scheduled at the cottage throughout the year. In addition, the cottage hosts many local school field trips. It had 3,000 visitors in 2002.
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