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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
Newtown 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.”
History of Newtown Exhibition!
Learn about our Newtown's history through a timeline and artifacts. Tours of the Court Inn. Children's activities.
Historic Displays at First National Bank & Trust
Learn more about the founding of this historic bank.
Newtown Library Co.
Newtown Library Co.
Children’s colonial-themed coloring activities—including hat-making and flag crafts—along with sweet treats, self-guided tours, and informational booklets highlighting our fascinating historical artifacts.
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.
Edward Hicks
Edward Hicks
An artist painting as Edward Hicks at Newtown Friends Meeting House.
Dr. Lettie Smith at Friends Village Paxon Hall
Dr. Lettie Smith at Friends Village Paxon Hall
Learn more about this famous Newtown Dr. and inventor.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman
Shirley Lee Corsey portrays Harriet Tubman at the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Demonstrations & Presentations Throughout Town!
Demonstrations & Presentations Throughout Town!
Reenactors at various locations around Newtown
Antique fire trucks and equipment at the Newtown Fire House Museum
British encampment on the grounds of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Daughters of the American Revolution will have crafts for kids
Military Drills for children
Fife and Drum Band
More to be added!
The Doan Gang
The Doan Gang
The Doan Gang is back!
Old Presbyterian Church of Newtown
Old Presbyterian Church of Newtown
Hessian prisoners share the German experience in the Revolutionary War and graveyard tours will be given.
The Newtown Historic Association is a proud organizer of Newtown Celebrates America 250. To learn more about the Newtown Historic Association and all of their events to celebrate America 250 and Historic Newtown, go to https://newtownhistoric.org/celebrate-americas-250th//list/
for sponsoring this day of celebration!
for sponsoring this day of celebration!
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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