Please join the Freethought Society (FS), the Thomas Paine National Historical Association (TPNHA), the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), the Center for Inquiry (CFI), and the American Humanist Association (AHA) as we celebrate the 2021 Thomas Paine Day via Zoom on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
The program begins at 3:45 PM PST/6:45 PM EST with a 15-minute Thomas Paine-themed concert by songwriter and recording artist James Klueh. BYOB to participate in toasts throughout the event. Melissa Myers (representing CFI) and Margaret Downey (representing FS) are the event co-hosts.
After an introductory statement from Congressman Jamie Raskin, co-sponsor organizations will welcome everyone to the event (Annie Laurie Gaylor, Robyn Blumner, Mandisa Thomas, Gary Berton and Margaret Downey). A summary of the life and work of Thomas Paine will be presented in sections by co-sponsor representatives:
Mandisa Thomas (AHA) Tom Flynn (CFI) Andrew Seidel (FFRF) Margaret Downey (FS) Gary Berton (TPNHA)
Sculptor Zenos Frudakis will show the progress of the Thomas Paine statue project and Dan Barker, co-president of FFRF, will perform his original song The World is My Country. After a short break a question-and-answer portion of the event will begin. Toasts and favorite Paine quotations are welcome
In the Ezine you will find the following articles:
The 2019 Secular Leadership Summit by Margaret Downey
The 2019 Secular Leadership Summit Photos
The Southern California Secular Leadership Summit by Margaret Downey
2019 California Secular Leadership Summit Photos
The 2019 West Chester University Voter Registration
The 2019 Haverford College Voter Registration
The Freethought Society and Haverford Freethinkers Celebrate Women’s History Month
United Nations Committee for Freedom of Religion or Belief Report by Alan Gold
Vive le Thomas Paine! by Buck Bowen
Freethought Society eScrip Information
Announcement of the Grand Reopening of the Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York
Donation and Information Page
We hope that you will remain or become an active supporter of the great work FS is doing. Please donate to the general fund or select a project you want to help sponsor. All donations to FS are tax-deductible! If the Ezine inspires you to become more actively involved with FS, please provide us with your contact information, including your phone number and mailing address.
Special events are being planned in your area so don’t miss an opportunity to participate further. All personal information is confidential and will not be shared with other organizations.
We want supporters to stay informed at all times. To keep updated about events, meetings and issues, please sign up to participate in the FS Discussion List.
The Freethought Society has arranged for a special tour of the Museum of the American Revolution at a discounted rate on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The group rate tickets can only be purchased in advance through the Eventbrite link below.
The price for the tour is only $14 and includes a one-hour guided tour of the museum highlights. The tour starts promptly at 10:00 AM. The museum is located at: 101 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia pa
A parking garage is conveniently located on 2nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets.
Participants can add more fun to their day by enjoying lunch at The City Tavern (138 South 2nd Street) designed to appeal to Thomas Paine enthusiasts.
The pre-ticketed luncheon starts at Noon and will include speakers Gary Berton (Thomas Paine historian) and sculptor, Zenos Frudakis. Thomas Paine (portrayed by Julien Musolino) and Madame Marguerite de Bonneville (portrayed by Margaret Downey) will welcome everyone to a private dining room at The City Tavern, which was the site of the George Washington pre-inaugural ball.
The price of the luncheon is only $40 and includes tax and gratuities. Choose between Salmon or Turkey Pot Pie for the first course and soup or salad for the second course. Meals includes fresh baked breads, dessert, coffee and/or hot tea. Vegetarian options are available.
After lunch, the party atmosphere will continue with a mini-walking tour, where participants will see many sites and items related to Thomas Paine.
In the Ezine you will find the following articles:
Scouts for Equality’s Outreach to The Freethought Society by Justin Wilson
Making Our Voices Heard by Marjorie Goldman
Very Long-Distance Support by Christina Jones
The Bones of Thomas Paine by Kenneth E. Nahigian
The Freethought Society and Haverford Freethinkers Celebrate Women’s History Month
The Freethought Society’s 2019 Two-Month Activities Calendar
Donation and Information Page
We hope that you will remain or become an active supporter of the great work FS is doing. Please donate to the general fund or select a project you want to help sponsor. All donations to FS are tax-deductible! If the Ezine inspires you to become more actively involved with FS, please provide us with your contact information, including your phone number and mailing address.
Special events are being planned in your area so don’t miss an opportunity to participate further. All personal information is confidential and will not be shared with other organizations.
We want supporters to stay informed at all times. To keep updated about events, meetings and issues, please sign up to participate in the FS Discussion List.
In the Ezine you will find the following articles:
The 2018 Attempt to Display The Tree of Knowledge by Margaret Downey
Photos of the 2018 Philadelphia Tree of Knowledge
More Photos of the 2018 Tree of Knowledge
Do You Listen to Your Conscience? by Hugh Taft-Morales
2018 Trees of Knowledge Around the United States
The Declaration of Independence and Thomas Paine’s Influence By Gary Berton
Donation and Information Page
We hope that you will remain or become an active supporter of the great work FS is doing. Please donate to the general fund or select a project you want to help sponsor. All donations to FS are tax-deductible!
If the Ezine inspires you to become more actively involved with FS, please provide us with your contact information, including your phone number and mailing address.
Special events are being planned in your area so don’t miss an opportunity to participate further. All personal information is confidential and will not be shared with other organizations.
We want supporters to stay informed at all times. To keep updated about events, meetings and issues, please sign up to participate in the FS Discussion List.
