The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation will sponsor a free lecture by NYU history professor J. Ward Regan entitled "Thomas Paine: Foundling Father" at 2 PM on Saturday, June 6 at Jefferson Market Library, 425 Avenue of the Americas.The event is part of the Paine Year 2009 commemoration.
Professor Regan will explore Paine’s last days in Greenwich Village and his enduring historic significance.
Born and raised in England, Paine became the voice of the patriot cause during the American Revolution, of which he wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls".
Paine died in poverty and obscurity in the Village in June, 1809.
The event is co-sponsored by the Thomas Paine Friends, Inc.
RSVP to: http://us.mc813.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rsvp@gvshp.org or (212) 475-9585 ext. 35.
