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There were tours of the museum that showed the art work of John Wright, who is the director of the Huguenot & New Rochelle Historical Association. The upstairs portion of the museum showed the history of New Rochelle. There was a map of the famous Glen Island beach, as well as displays that showed how the underground railroad went through New Rochelle.
"We are here to educate the public," said Wright.
Helynn Boughner brought her son, Hollis, to the event. Boughner is also the Girl Scout Troop 1863 leader.
"The Girl Scouts are sponsoring the weaving table," she said.
Kathy Wright, a board member of the Thomas Paine Museum, was dressed up in an outfit that signified Colonial times.
"We have had a pretty good turnout," said Wright.
David Patterson, a New Rochelle resident, who also is on the New Rochelle Council of the Arts said he was happy to be volunteer at the event.
Lifelong New Rochelle resident Edmund Dee brought his 8-year-old daughter to the event.
"Seeing the history of New Rochelle, where I grew up and now live with my family is really cool, " said Dee.
His daughter, Ava added, "the last time we didn't see the upstairs."
New Rochelle resident Sue Gross came to the fair with her son, Benjamin.
"I think that this is great because it exposes the kids to a lot of different things. There are so many things for the kids to learn," said Gross.
When asked what they liked best? New Rochelle residents, Benjamin Gross and Nathan Greenberg said, "we liked making the candles."
New Rochelle resident Mollie Greenberg said, "I liked the blacksmith pump the best."
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