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Welcome to Newtown

Come and explore the history of Newtown and Bucks County with friends and family! The Newtown Historic Association has exhibits of local artifacts, hosts a variety of events, and also provides an active research facility to discover your roots.

HOURS

Half-Moon Inn
105 Court St.
Newtown, PA 18940

Sundays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Closed Holidays

Callahan Research Center
100 Mercer St.
Newtown, PA 18940

Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursdays 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
And by Appointment

DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

The Newtown Historic Association’s Half Moon Inn (Court Inn) and Callahan Research Center are located in historic Newtown PA and approximately 35 minutes north of Philadelphia.

Parking is available on the streets in and around the Half Moon Inn and also next to the Callahan Research Center. Municipal parking lots are available within 2 blocks, behind the Starbucks and also behind the First National Bank of Newtown.

Google Maps: Half Moon Inn
Google Maps: Callahan Research Center

GROUP VISITS

Please contact the Newtown Historic Association for group visits. Call 215.968.4004.

EVENTS

Check out the event listing to see what’s happening at the Newtown Historic Association. For Market Day information, click here. For Annual Holiday House Tour information, click here.

WALKING TOURS

Come and explore Newtown in a whole new way by taking one of our walking tours. LEARN MORE…

VISIT NEWTOWN & BUCKS COUNTY

Tucked neatly within Philadelphia’s Countryside amidst rolling hillsides, working farms and picturesque towns, the 622 square mile area of Bucks County is a particularly inviting place. Visitors in search of historical or artistic treasures, charming accommodations, and eclectic shops will find that Bucks County offers it all and is conveniently located 25 miles from Philadelphia and 75 miles from New York City. LEARN MORE…

Upcoming Events

Archamboult Square

November General Meeting: A Glimpse Into the History of Archambault Square

November 16, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Please join us on November 16th for our general meeting, “A Glimpse into the history of Archambault Square“ and learn about the influence of Joseph Archambault on Newtown.

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Holiday Open House Tour

December 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm

An anticipated winter tradition, make it yours and take this self-guided walking tour of the 6 private residences and the 8 public buildings featured this year.

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February General Meeting: ”The Origins of the Medal of Honor”

February 22, 7:30am - 9:00pm

Join us at our General Meeting on February 22nd , Kyle Purchase will be giving a presentation on the “Origins and Stories of the Medal of Honor.”

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EVENT LISTING

Featured

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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