Directors

Calendar of Events

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  • President – Barry Fleck
  • First Vice President – Brian Rounsavill
  • Second Vice President – Richard Speranza
  • Recording Secretary – Mary Jo Garner
  • Corresponding Secretary – Caroline Bennett
  • Treasurer – Rich Seidner
  • Parliamentarian – Tim Potero

Board of Directors

  • Keyna Crawford
  • Kathleen Gonsalves
  • Paul Gouza
  • Dan Griffin
  • Betsey King
  • Jeff Marshall
  • Geno Peruzzi
  • Richard Speranza
  • Susan Thompson
  • David Walton
  • Honorary Life Director – Charles D. Callahan

Joint Historic Commission Liaison

  • Bill Mahler

Past Presidents

  • Mr. Paul M. Gouza (2015-2017)
  • Mr. C. David Callahan (2012–2015)
  • Mr. Brian E. Rounsavill (2006–2012)
  • Mr. C. David Callahan (2004–2006)
  • Mr. Paul M. Gouza (2000–2004)
  • Mr. C. David Callahan (1992–2000)
  • Mrs. Eleanor Janney (1990–1992)
  • Mrs. Francella Smith (1986–1990)
  • Mr. Thomas Mayer (1984–1986)
  • Mr. Ernest Millard (1982–1984)
  • Mrs. JoAnn Nardo (1980–1982)
  • Mr. C. David Callahan (1978–1980)
  • Mrs. Claire Hennessey (1977–1978)
  • Mr. Robert Miller (1976–1977)
  • Mr. David Mahler (1974–1976)
  • Mr. Robert Miller (1972–1974)
  • Mr. John McKenney (1970–1972)
  • Mr. Richard Walton (1969–1970)
  • Mr. Charles Miller (1967–1969)
  • Mr. John C. Cummings (1966–1967)
  • Dr. Raymond V. Hennessy (1965–1966)
  • Mrs. Robert A. Sheeran (1964–1965)

Committees

  • Accessions – Accessioning / de-accessioning of library archives, holdings, gifts, and special collections.
  • Budget & Finance – Preparation of the annual budget, monthly Treasurer’s report, review of current investments and insurance coverages.
  • Buildings & Grounds – Maintenance, repair and restoration of the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn), Lauer Property, Boone Gardens, and other property and grounds.
  • Half Moon Inn (Court Inn) & Events Staffing – Staffing of the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn) for events including Sunday afternoons, the 5th grade walking tour, and other special events hosted at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn).
  • Education – Outreach programs coordinated with local schools and other associations.
  • Grants – Preparation and submission of grant applications.
  • Long-Range Planning – Development and implementation of long-range strategic planning initiatives.
  • Market Day – Coordination and management of the annual Market Day event.
  • Membership – Individual and corporate membership and fund raising drives.
  • Museum Shop & Merchandise – Purchasing, inventory and sales of museum shop merchandise.
  • Open House Tour – Coordination and management of the annual Open House Tour.
  • Publications – Maintenance, editorial review and publication of the website, newsletters, brochures and other publications.
  • Publicity – Marketing and publicity efforts for all projects and events to be coordinated with local papers, news agencies and TV & radio stations.
  • Speakers & Programs – Speaker and educational program selection for monthly and annual meetings.
  • Ways & Means – Review and approval of modifications to the By-laws and general procedural and governance issues.

Upcoming Events

Historic Graveyard Tour

March 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a fascinating presentation of the history and restoration of the Old Presbyterian Church Graveyard and the Slack Cemetery, followed by a guided tour of the restored headstones and footstones.

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Annual Meeting

April 15, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Please join us for the Annual Business Meeting of the Newtown Historic Association followed by a wonderful presentation of collectibles and relics from our “Treasures from the Attic”

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Annual Spring Clean-Up

April 27, 8:30am - 11:00am

Every year, in the Spring, we take a day to clean the Half Moon Inn, and it’s a time to put the Inn back to “right” while seeing neighbors and making new friends

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The Edward Hicks Room

The Newtown Historic Association invites you back in time to experience the life of Newtown's most famous artist, Edward Hicks. The Edward Hicks Room displays many of the treasures owned by Hicks during his lifetime. These items include a double-faced swinging sign portraying William Penn's Treaty with the Indians and Penn's Landing at Chester in 1844...learn more

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