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An action-packed day of exciting and educational events to honor America’s 250th birthday and celebrate Newtown’s rich history.
An action-packed day of exciting and educational events to honor America’s 250th birthday and celebrate Newtown’s rich history.
A day of fun for all ages!
A day of fun for all ages!
The British are Back!
The British are Back!
Dozens of British soldiers enter town and start a running battle with American militiamen in the streets of Newtown.
William Penn at Borough Hall!
Meet Pennsylvania’s founder who purchased 5,000 acres from the Leni Lenape Indians in 1683 and named the land “my New Town.”
Meet the Leni Lenape Indians!
Meet the direct descendants from the local tribe that lived here and talk to them about their history.
The Doan Gang Rides Again!
Doan Gang reenactors on horseback recreate the 1781 robbery of the County Treasury, this time at The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown.
Demonstrations & Presentations Throughout Town!
Demonstrations & Presentations Throughout Town!
More than 60 reenactors at various locations around Newtown
Edward Hicks reenactor with paintings at Newtown Friends Meeting House
Lobby exhibits at First National Bank & Trust Company
Historical displays at The Newtown Library Company
Antique fire trucks and equipment at the Newtown Fire House Museum
Historical displays at The Court Inn
Shirley Lee Corsey as Harriet Tubman at Macedonia Baptist Church
Hessian prisoners and graveyard tours at the Old Presbyterian Church of Newtown
British encampment on the grounds of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
More to be added!
A Civil War Band at the Historic Newtown Theatre!
A Civil War Band at the Historic Newtown Theatre!
Period music from a Civil War band at the historic Newtown Theatre.
for sponsoring this day of celebration!
for sponsoring this day of celebration!
Newtown 2026 Organizing Committee:
Newtown 2026 Organizing Committee:
Glenn Blakely, Isaac Newton’s Bar & Restaurant
Glenn Blakely, Isaac Newton’s Bar & Restaurant
Dan Griffin, Newtown Historic Association
Dan Griffin, Newtown Historic Association
Dave Callahan, Newtown Historic Association
Dave Callahan, Newtown Historic Association
John Parry, Advisor
John Parry, Advisor
Andy Smith, Newtown Theatre
Andy Smith, Newtown Theatre
To learn more about other 250th events happening in Bucks County in 2026 and for all your travel-related questions, check out Visit Bucks County.
To learn more about other 250th events happening in Bucks County in 2026 and for all your travel-related questions, check out Visit Bucks County.
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