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NHA Happy Hour and Frederick Douglass Returns to the Newtown Theatre.

February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

On February 4, 1864, Frederick Douglass visited Newtown and spoke at Newtown Hall, now known as Newtown Theatre. On February 4, 2025 – exactly 161 years later – the theatre will welcome nationally acclaimed Frederick Douglass impersonator Darius Wallace to the theatre to deliver “Frederick Douglass! The Lion of Freedom,” a one-man show about the life of America’s greatest abolitionist.

A limited number of tickets are available for a 6 PM cocktail hour at the historic Court Inn, 105 Court Street. Tickets for the cocktail hour are discounted for the members of the theatre or the Newtown Historic Association. The price also includes VIP seating at the theatre for the performance. All proceeds from the cocktail hour benefit the Newtown Historic Association.

A percentage of ticket sales will support the African American Museum of Bucks County (https://www.aamuseumbucks.org/). For 10 years, the AAMBC has honored the rich legacy of the African American experience in mobile exhibits that inspire pride in our heritage, share untold stories about the diverse journey of our people, and highlight African American contributions in art, music, literature, politics, sports, and culture. In Summer 2025, AAMBC will move into its permanent home at Boone Farm, a colonial-era homestead on Route 413 in Core Creek Park.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Half-moon Inn (Court Inn)
105 Court Street.
Newtown, PA 18940

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street
Newtown, PA 18940

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events/2025/02/04/frederick-douglass

Details

Date:
February 4
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Organizers

The Newtown Historic Association
The Newtown Theatre

Venue

Half-moon Inn (Court Inn)
105 Court St
Newtown, PA 18940 + Google Map
Phone
(215) 968-4004

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