Celebrate America’s 250th in Newtown!
August 8, 2026
Rain Date August 9, 2026
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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.”
Come see the History of Newtown Exhibition!
Learn about our Newtown's history through a timeline and artifacts.
Historic Displays at First National Bank & Trust
Learn more about the founding of this historic bank.
Demonstrations & Presentations Throughout Town!
Demonstrations & Presentations Throughout Town!
Reenactors at various locations around Newtown
Edward Hicks reenactor 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
Hessian prisoners and graveyard tours at the Old Presbyterian Church of Newtown
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!
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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