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Holiday Open House Tour

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

December 3, 10:00am - 4:00pm
On Saturday, December 3rd, celebrate the beauty of the season with the Newtown Historic Association’s 59th holiday house tour.

Annual Winter Dinner

The Temperance House 5 South State Street, Newtown, PA

Join us for the NHA Annual Winter Dinner to recognize Homeowners and public building stewards for their efforts in making the 2022 Holiday Open House Tour a success.

General Meeting

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

Hear Doug Miller, Director of Pennsbury Manor, discuss William Penn and the beginnings of the colony of Pennsylvania.

General Meeting

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

Doesn’t everyone have their favorite electioneering plate? Join us, as Kevin Kerchner, long time antiques enthusiast, shares his “Favorite Things” from his extensive collection.

NHA Annual Meeting

Bucks County Community College

Join us for the Newtown Historic Association’s Annual Meeting being held at Bucks County Community College in conjunction with a presentation by Dan Tyler and a private tour of the Tyler Mansion.

George F. Tyler: A Synergy of Being and Doing

Bucks County Community College

This is a ticketed event, click "Read More" below for details with a link to purchase tickets. The Newtown Historic Association and Bucks County Community College Foundation will jointly present a special program about the Tyler family with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tyler Mansion

Annual Spring Clean-Up at the Half-moon Inn

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

Join us as we clean together and keep one of the most important historical sites in our community beautiful.

Historic Walking Tour of Newtown

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

Take a guided walking tour of Historic Newtown with Jeff Marshall, historic architecture author and past-president of the Heritage Conservancy.

Tribute to Local Veterans at the Callahan Research Center

Callahan Research Center 100 Mercer St, Newtown, PA

Artifacts presented through the eyes of Newtown natives who fought for our freedom. Come and see over 100 pictures and 300 WWII shoulder patches from our local veterans.

Student History Day of Newtown

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

The Newtown Historic Association (NHA) invites all families with children in the grades of 4th through 6th to come to the Court Inn to learn about the history of our Inn and the rich history of Newtown.

Spring Garden Cocktail Gala

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

Enjoy a beautiful evening wandering among the gardens, sipping a glass of wine, and having the opportunity to bid on a Craig Hackett painting.

Garden Walk in Newtown Borough

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

The Newtown Historic Association (NHA) is hosting a self-guided Garden Tour of Newtown Borough and Newtown Township on Saturday June 24, 2023. The tour will wind through the lovely streets of Newtown Borough and into parts of the Township.

General Membership Meeting: The History of, and Plans for the Newtown Trolley Bridge

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn) 105 Court St, Newtown, PA

The Newtown Trolley Bridge over Newtown Creek was completed in late 1896 by the Newtown Electric Street Railway Company. Come and learn about the Newtown Creek Bridge Project which includes plans to build a pedestrian bridge at the old Newtown Trolley Bridge site as presented by Mike Sellers, President and Co-Founder of the Newtown Creek Coalition.

Tyler Park Self-guided Walking Tour

Tyler State Park Boathouse

This annual event is designed as a self-guided walking tour of the historic properties and farmhouses scattered throughout the Tyler State Park grounds. This year, the self-guided tour will begin at 10am at the Boathouse Pavilion on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Spirits of the Outlaws: the Doan Gang and Bucks County Taverns

The Newtown Theatre 120 N State St, Newtown, PA

Join us for this fascinating historical presentation about the impact the Doan Gang had on Newtown and our fledgling country during the Revolutionary War. Presented by the Mercer Museum, in conjunction with the NHA and the Newtown Theatre.

Upcoming Events

General Meeting - A History of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.)

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

Presented by Kyle Purchase. Details coming soon…

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Tyler Park Self-Guided Walking Tour

September 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Details coming soon…

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Historic Newtown Market Day

October 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm

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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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We invite you to sign up to stay informed of upcoming events, educational programs and community activities. Most are held in our historic Half Moon Inn, a tavern in the early days of Newtown, and are open to the public.

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