Events Archive – 2015

Calendar of Events

  • January 25, 2015 [Sunday @ 6:00 PM at the Brick Hotel] – Appreciation Dinner for the Holiday Open House Tour Sites and Volunteer of the Year (Reservation Form)
  • February 8, 2015 [Sunday @ 2:00 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – Sunday Social at the Half Moon Inn (Press Release)
  • February 16, 2015 [Monday @ 8:00 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – General Membership Meeting (Press Release) – “Fabric Art” by David Dunkelberger
  • March 7, 2015 [Saturday @ 7:00 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – Tavern Night (Reservation Form & Press Release)
  • March 14, 2015 [Saturday @ 8:30 AM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – Annual Spring Clean-Up (Press Release)
  • March 16, 2015 [Monday @ 8:00 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – General Membership Meeting (Press Release) – “A Country Worth Fighting For” by Paula Gidjunis
  • April 20, 2015 [Monday @ 8:00 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – Annual Meeting (Press Release) – “Show and Tell” – Bring an interesting Newtown object and tell about it
  • April 25, 2015 [Saturday @ 5:00 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – Cocktail Party (Press Release)
  • May 17, 2015 [Sunday @ 2:00 PM at the Newtown Cemetery Chapel] – General Membership Meeting (Press Release) – “A Walking Tour of the Newtown Cemetery” by members of the NHA Board
  • June 3, 2015 (Wednesday from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM) – 5th Grade Walking Tour of Newtown (Press Release)
  • June 19, 2015 [Friday @ 6:30 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – Historic Walking Tour (Press Release)
  • October 3, 2015 (Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) – Market Day (Press Release) Colonial Arts and Crafts Fair Admission is free.
  • October 19, 2015 (Monday @ 7:30 pm at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn) “How to Preserve and Protect Your Historic Home” (Press Release)
  • November 16, 2015 [Monday @ 8:00 PM at the Half Moon Inn (Court Inn)] – General Membership Meeting “A Behind the Scenes look at George School 1893-1950” (Press Release)
  • December 4, 2015 (Friday @ 7:30 PM) -Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Press Release) A portrayal by Alisa Dupuy of The Ladies of History Historical Productions $25.00 sent check payable to the Newtown Historic Assn, c/o Callahan, 113 Court St. Newtown PA 18940
  • December 5, 2015 (Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) – Holiday Open House Tour (Press Release) Major Snow Date is December 6th – Call 215-968-4004 on the day of the event to confirm. Tickets will be available at the Newtown Book & Record Exchange beginning November 6th and on the NHA Website.

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)

 

To see lists of past events, click on a year: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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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