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General Meeting (via Zoom)

Virtual via Zoom

Rasps, Possets and Blackjacks. Kevin Kerchner explains why you likely had these items in your 18th century home or knew someone who did!

General Meeting (Via ZOOM)

Virtual via Zoom

Lyle Rosenberger, local champion of preservation, will speak about the Tyler Gardens, Stella Elkins Tyler and the others who created the formal Tyler Gardens.

General Meeting (via Zoom)

Virtual via Zoom

The Annual Meeting of the NHA will be held. Then Chase Palmer will be speaking about the Arnold Brothers and their Bucks County Post Cards. You will recognize many of the places depicted on the post cards that still exist and also see some that have vanished.

Spring Clean-up

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

Many hands make Light the work! Join us for the Annual Spring clean-up for the Half-moon Inn.

Memorial Day Photo Tribute to Local Soldiers

Callahan Research Center 100 Mercer St, Newtown, PA

The NHA presents a "Memorial Day Tribute to Honor Local Military Veterans“ of World War II, Korea and Viet Nam.

Annual Garden Walk

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

The Newtown Historic Association is hosting their annual Garden Walk on Saturday June 19th 2021. Please join us for a view of some very special gardens and to meet the very talented gardeners who created them.

Summer Garden Cocktail Gala

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

Join your friends for the NHA’s first in-person gathering in over a year!

General Meeting

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

Hear Jeff Marshall dish on “Real Dirt on Real People: Looking at the not-so-nice historical characters in Bucks County’s past”

Market Day

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

Save the date! Market Day is returning for 2021 on October 2nd. It is our proud tradition to feature high-quality crafters, artisans & fine artists; colonial-era demonstrations, reenactments & activities; farm stands; entertainment for all ages; and food from local restaurants.

Historic Walking Tour of Tyler Park (Saturday)

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. The self-guided tour will begin at 10am at the Boathouse Pavilion on Saturday, October 9th and again on Sunday, October 10th. Representatives from both the Newtown Historic Association and the Pennsylvania Department … Continue reading Historic Walking Tour of Tyler Park (Saturday)

General Meeting

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

Hear Michael J. Hutchison share his years of experience with historic preservation and the Historic Architectural Review Board in Newtown.

General Meeting

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

Author Larry Kidder discusses his new book and also life in towns, like Newtown, during and after the American Revolution

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”

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

Scrooge’s sister, Fan, to visit the Half-moon Inn! Join us at the Inn and kick off your Holiday Season with Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”!

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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