Calendar of Events:

2008 (Special Celebration of the 275th Anniversary of the Half-Moon Inn)

• January 27, 2008 [6 PM at the Temperance House] - Volunteer Recognition Dinner for the Christmas Open House Tour Homeowners & Research Center Volunteers
  
  
• February 18, 2008 [8 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - General Membership Meeting (Press Release) - "Voices of Newtown: An Oral History and Images of Early Newtown"
  
  
• March 1, 2008 [7 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - Tavern Night (Reservation Form)
  
  
• March 17, 2008 [8 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - General Membership Meeting (Press Release) - "Newtown Film from 1976"
  
  
• March 29, 2008 [8:30 AM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - Annual Spring Clean-Up
  
  
• April 19, 2008 [5 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - Cocktail Party (Reservation Form)
  
  
• April 21, 2008 [8 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - Annual Meeting (Press Release) - "Discovery and Excavation of the Root Cellar at the Half-Moon Inn" by David Callahan
  

• May 10, 2008 [10 AM - 12 Noon] - Bird-in-Hand Raid Reenactment (Press Release)
  
  
• June 4, 2008 (9:30 AM - 3 PM) - 5th Grade Walking Tour of Newtown
  
  
• June 20, 2008 (Rescheduled from June 6th) [7 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - Historic Walking Tour Featuring the Half-Moon Inn, Court Street and the Surrounding Area (Press Release)
  
  
• July 5, 2008 [1 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - First Fourth
  
  
• September 13, 2008 (10 AM - 4 PM) - Market Day (Press Release)
  Rain date is September 14th - Call 215-968-4004 on the day of the event to confirm.
  Admission is free.
  
  
• October 4, 2008 [1-4 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - Antique Appraisal (Press Release)
  
  
• October 20, 2008 [8 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - General Membership Meeting (Press Release) - "Haunted Bucks County"
  
  
• November 17, 2008 [8 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] - General Membership Meeting (Press Release) - "The Role of Women in World War II" by Margaret "Peg" George
  
  

• December 6, 2008 (10 AM - 4 PM) - Open House Tour (Press Release)
  Rain date is December 7th - Call 215-968-4004 on the day of the event to confirm.
  Tickets will be available at the Newtown Hardware House beginning November 5th.
  

Click here for the 2007 Calendar of Events

Other Events:

• Special Lecture Program - Invited speakers on topics of interest are regularly scheduled. Contact the Newtown Historic Association headquarters for more information.

• Walking Tours - Newtown has retained a feeling and historic charm marked by the intangibles left by the many people who have contributed to its rich historical heritage. Experience the many things in Newtown that are of interest to the antiquarian by enjoying a walking tour. Brochures and maps are available at the Newtown Historic Association headquarters, or download and print the following walking tours and enjoy them on your next visit to town:
  • Newtown Heritage Walk
  • A Walking Tour of Newtown - (Note: large PDF file)
  • Revolutionary Sites Walking Tour of Newtown - (Note: very large PDF file)
    
    
• Architectural Scavenger Hunt - Test your knowledge of Newtown's architectural heritage by taking a scavenger hunt looking for specific architectural details. This activity is a fun and unique way for families a friends to enjoy the sights and attractions found in Newtown. Download and print the following list of architectural details and join the fun on your next visit to town:
  • Architectural Scavenger Hunt - (Note: large PDF file)

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