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Half-Moon Inn Docent Training – Mar 15, 2026 Session
March 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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In recognition of our nation’s upcoming 250th Anniversary, the Newtown Historic Association will be opening the Half-Moon Inn to the community on Sunday afternoons throughout 2026, as well as during special events. The Inn will be open every Sunday from 1:00–4:00 PM, excluding major family holidays such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
To support these expanded hours, we are seeking two to four docents each Sunday to welcome visitors and share the history of the tavern, its role during the Revolutionary War, and its place in Newtown’s story.
Docents will be asked to commit to a minimum of four Sundays during the year.
A 90-minute training sessions will take place at the Half-Moon Inn. Both new and returning docents are asked to attend the session on March 15 (both 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM).
After training, volunteers should feel comfortable speaking about the:
- Half-Moon Inn
- Thornton family
- Newtown Historic Association
Many of you have already volunteered during our Summer Sunday openings or the Holiday Open House Tour, so much of this material will be familiar.
New volunteers are always welcome, and this invitation extends to every member of the Newtown Historic Association.
We look forward to expanding everyone’s knowledge as we prepare for this exciting initiative.
Interested in volunteering? Kindly use the following link to sign up for your training session.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44A4A922A1F58-62031824-newtown#/
Please do not hesitate to email volunteer@newtownhistoric.org if you have any questions.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
The Half-Moon Inn Docent Committee
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