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T he popular Christmas in Doylestown house tour, brought to our community by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, has been a Doylestown tradition since 1992.   During pre-covid times, the church decorated both the interior and exterior of 4 houses for the lucky homeowners. St. Paul’s always went above and beyond, making each house spectacular and unique.  

Over the past 29 years, this event has raised over $193,500 to benefit the Doylestown Homeless Shelter, operated by the Bucks County Housing Group. Last year the event committee decided to change the tour to be an outside decorating competition, a drive by tour, and called it the Christmas in Doylestown Re-Imagined House Tour.  

This was a huge success and brought much needed holiday cheer during such a bleak time! Harvey Avenue won the “Best Neighborhood” competition by decorating their street as “Candy Cane Lane”. They donated their $500 winnings to the Doylestown Community Food Pantry. The “Best House”, on Bridge Street, was awarded to the Farinas who donated their winnings to the Fiaria Project, which supports foster families through their transitions.  

This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, St Paul’s is preparing for a similar safe and free holiday experience: 2021 Christmas in Doylestown ‘Outdoor Lights Tour’. There are 4 categories this year; “Most Fun for Kids”, “Best Themed Display”, “Best Front Door”, and “Most Creative Illumination”.  

Each winner will receive a $250 award to grant to a local charity of their choice. Like last year, the winners will be determined by the community through online voting.   Please help us spread the word and register your house to join in on the fun!

The tour territory includes the borough and the neighborhood of Doylestown Hunt (from the rumors, this neighborhood is worth the extra drive). The deadline to register your house in the competition is December 5th, and the event will take place from December 10th to 19th from 5pm to 9pm.  

Register your home here: https://bit.ly/CIDform

Access Virtual Map and Voting after Dec. 5th here:   https://www.stpaulsdoylestown.org/cid-2021

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Advance Tickets Now on Sale for Doylestown’s Christmas House Tour

D OYLESTOWN, PA—Advance tickets are now available for Doylestown’s annual Christmas house tour, and if previous years are any indication, they’ll sell out quickly.

The tour, which has been run by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for more than 30 years, will visit four houses on Friday Dec. 1 and Saturday Dec. 2.

The Friday tour runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Saturday tour runs from noon to 3 p.m. Each tour features refreshments at St. Paul’s.

The four houses are part of a walking tour on an 0.8 mile loop. If you start and end at St. Paul’s, the total walk will be 1.7 miles.

Advance tickets cost $40. If tickets are available on the day of the tour, they’ll cost $45.

More information is on St. Paul’s website.

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Christmas in doylestown house tour & boutique, 21st annual christmas in doylestown house tour and boutique, kay johnson , neighbor.

The 21st annual Christmas in Doylestown House Tour & Boutique is sponsored by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to benefit the Doylestown Homeless Shelter . This year’s TOUR is Friday Dec. 5th 6-9pm and Saturday Dec. 6th 11am-4pm. Snow date is Sunday Dec. 7th noon-6pm. Tour 4 borough homes in the Cultural District decorated for the season. The BOUTIQUE opens at 5pm on Friday and at 10am on Saturday and is free. The Boutique features fresh greens, our famous Butter Cookies, Bake Table, Tea for tour-goers, and the Christmas Attic full of gently used Christmas decorations. Tour tickets are $30 at the door and $25 in advance. Advance ticket sales at the church office, FX Dougherty and online at www.BCHG.org through Thursday Dec. 4th. For more information visit www.StPaulsDoylestown.org or call 215-348-5511.

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There's nothing like home for the holidays, especially when home is as festive and fun as Bucks County. 

Winter and holiday celebrations appear to be back in full swing this November and December after COVID-19 put a bit of a damper last year. Many offerings have returned in-person, but organizers in some cases are limiting capacity and ask patrons to plan ahead and book early. 

And as an extra Christmas bonus, we found lots of things to do in Bucks County that won't bust your holiday budget, and some are even free to attend. 

More festive fun: Holiday parades and events are back in Bucks and Montco. Here's where to catch one in your town

More events will be added throughout the season, so save the link and check back often. Our friends at Visit Bucks County are the experts of fun and festive and are also a great source for activities to keep things merry and bright in Bucks County this year. 

Here are some of our favorites: 

Holly Nights at Pennsbury Manor 

From Dec. 2 and 3 at Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Falls.

This beloved holiday tradition returns from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Come and experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight complete with crackling bonfires, the merry sound of carolers, candlelit tours of the Manor House, colonial craft demonstrations, and a visit from Father Christmas himself at the former home of William Penn.

Tickets are $14/adults, $12/seniors, & $6/children age 4+ and must be purchased ahead of time. For information, visit  http://www.pennsburymanor.org/ 

Community Menorah lighting

Dec. 2, 5 p.m.

A a community candle lighting for Hanukkah will be held at Shady Brook Farm on Stony Hill Road in Lower Makefield. The event is sponsored by the Bucks County Kehillah, Temple Micah of Lawrenceville and Shady Brook Farm and includes craft, singing, goody bags, and candlelighting. All outdoors weather permitting

Holiday Light Show, Shady Brook Farm

The Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road in Lower Makefield, will shine with more than 3 million lights. Guests can ride through in their own car, starting at $40 per vehicle, or ride through in an open-air wagon ride starting at $18 per person, weather permitting.

The attraction runs Saturday, Nov. 20, to Jan. 29, 2022. For tickets and more information, visit  shadybrookfarm.com/holiday-light-show .

Lower Bucks Drive-Thru House Tours

Dec. 4 to 25, countywide 

This community effort is back for a second year. It was born out of a desire to keep safe and have some holiday fun last year in the pandemic. A Bucks resident coordinated lists of festively decorated homes and shared the routes on Facebook . There were several routes depending on the part of the county you want to visit. The list are provided free of charge. The lists are still being coordinated this year and suggestions are still being taken. Follow Lower Bucks Drive-Thru House Tours on Facebook for updates and to register your home. 

Hanukkah celebration in Warminster 

Nov. 29, 4 p.m., 30000 Ann’s Choice Way

Hanukkah celebration will be special and historic this year for the vibrant Jewish community at Ann’s Choice, the Erickson Senior Living community in Warminster. There will be an outdoor dedication and lighting of a new menorah on Monday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m., to which all are welcome. 

43nd annual Holiday Festival of the Trees at Pearl S. Buck House

Now through Jan. 9  at 520 Dublin Road, Hilltown.

Each year, the rooms of the Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie come to life with the incredible glow of holiday decor. Tickets are required for the tours, which showcase trees and vignettes designed by local artists, decorators and community groups. This National Historic Landmark is the perfect setting to ring in the holiday season.  Even though this year will look a little different due to COVID-19 protocols, the Festival of Trees remains one of the most unique and historic holiday traditions in the region.

The community holiday open house is set for Dec. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. It features entertainment, complimentary tours of the Festival of Trees, and the announcement of the Festival of Trees contest winners.

The holiday orchestra is set for Dec. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m.  It is performed by Arts International Concerto Soloists, Philadelphia-based professional chamber orchestra, and Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist. The concert will feature beautiful live renditions of your favorite holiday songs.

For information, visit  pearlsbuck.org/pearlsbuckhouse/ .

'A Very Furry Christmas,' Hanukkah and Kwanza at Sesame Place 

Nov. 20 to Jan. 2 at 100 Sesame Road, Middletown.

A Very Furry Christmas Celebration at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights and festive decorations all around.

At the center of the 1-2-3 Christmas Tree show, is a 30-foot fully-illuminated pixel-based tree, that will project festive animated images while guests can dance along to a festive holiday soundtrack – all making for the ultimate light show experience. Take a photo with Santa, visit the new Christmas Family Fun Zone. 

Guests visiting the park on Nov. 28, Dec. 3, 4, and 5 can join in on a Hanukkah celebration and learn more about the Jewish Festival of Lights story, listen to traditional music, and watch the Menorah Lighting Ceremony.  The celebration will be led by a local cantor, Grover, and Baby Bear, who celebrate Hanukkah with their families.  

Guests can also join their favorite Sesame Street friends each night of Kwanzaa, Dec. 26-Jan. 1, for a special storytime and Kinara lighting while learning about the celebrations and principles of Kwanzaa.  These special events are included with park admission. 

For information, visit sesameplace.com/philadelphia/ .

Christmas in Doylestown

Dec. 10 to 19, 5 to 9 p.m., various addresses

Christmas in Doylestown brought to the community by St. Paul's Episcopal Church will return a bit different again this year due to the ongoing pandemic, but organizers say it will be a safe and free holiday experience. 

The event is usually a home tour, but this year will be an outdoor lights tour of homes decorated for the holidays. Participants are invited to stroll or drive through Doylestown for a special display of exterior lights and decorations created just for this event. Online voting will determine the winners.

Follow Christmas in Doylestown on Facebook for updates, including the route . To register visit https://bit.ly/CIDform .

Holiday benefit concert in Yardley

Dec.1, 7 p.m., Woodside Church

Three-time GMA Dove Award-winner Paul Baloche and special guests Dave Pettigrew & Stephanie Joy arrive in Yardley on Dec. 1 for a one-night-only special event. This Christmas-themed benefit concert is a chance for the local community to start the holiday season by spreading joy to the world and providing for children in need.

As seen on K-Love, the “Joy to the World” benefit concert, sponsored by Woodside Church, is for the children of Zambia, Africa's Namumu Orphanage and Bill & Bette Bryant Crisis Nursery. Ticket proceeds will provide education, boarding, foster care, and medical care these vulnerable children need for a strong foundation.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the church office located at 1667 Edgewood Road in Yardley. Additional details can be found at: https://woodside-church.org/connect/events/featured/

The North Pole Express & Santa’s Steam Train Ride 

Now through Dec. 30 at the New Hope Railroad, 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope.

Sip hot chocolate and enjoy a freshly baked cookie while singing along with the railroad’s roaming musicians as they play Christmas carols on these two rides. Meet with Santa on the steam locomotive pulling Santa’s Steam Train Ride and share your Christmas wishes with him. The North Pole Express offers similar amenities, but is pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive instead. Gear up in pajamas and enjoy the relaxing holiday ride through historic Bucks County. Tickets online. For information, visit  www.newhoperailroad.com/ .

Grinchmas Food Truck Fest & Holiday House at Bolton Mansion

Dec. 4 and 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 85 Holly Drive, Bristol Township

View a decorated first floor of the mansion and open hearth cooking. Enjoy photos with Santa and The Grinch, food trucks and children's activities outside. This year features a DJ, beer/cocktail garden and vendors.

Also Krampus, Santa's less jolly sidekick, is coming to town on Dec. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the mansion.

There will also be various Krampus and Creepy Christmas items available for purchase, including personalized ornaments to hang on your tree!

For information, visit  boltonmansion.org/ .

Victorian Holiday House Tour at Grundy Museum

Dec. 3 to 23 at 610 Radcliffe St., Bristol.

The Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum is offering its 2nd Annual Victorian Holiday House. Local business owner Jimmy Bason Gilpatrick and his staff of Bird of Paradise Flowers, have once again partnered with the Grundy staff to lavishly decorate the museum's ground floor.

Tours will be offered throughout the month of December. Daytime tours will be held Monday through Thursday and Saturdays. Evening tours will be held on Fridays. Cost for tours will be $20 per adult admission and $10 per child admission (12 and under). Friday evening tours will have staggered start times, with docent led tours beginning every half hour.

All tours will consist of a 45 minute docent led tour. Each guest will receive a takeaway gift to celebrate the season.

All proceeds benefit the Grundy Foundation CanDoMore Campaign 4, which focuses on the conservation of select Grundy family textiles and the purchase of new state-of-the-art 3D printing technologies for the Grundy Library.

For information, visit  grundymuseum.org/ .

Christmas at Aldie 

Dec. 5, 5 to 10 p.m. at the Aldie Mansion, 85 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown Township

Dinner is back at the mansion this holiday. With gilded hallways, sparkling decorations, festive music, and delicious cuisine, Christmas at Aldie will be a magical evening, organizers say. You will delight in a holiday-themed cocktail and a delicious dinner from Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. For the safety of our guests and staff we are limiting capacity to 160 guests and are requiring proof of vaccination in order to attend. Dinner supports the Heritage Conservancy's mission. For information, visit  heritageconservancy.org

Holiday Concerts at Sellersville Theater

Through November and December

Sing and dance your way into the holiday spirit at the Sellersville Theater with a variety of holiday concerts  and other shows throughout the season, including A Rat Pack Christmas, Gary Ho Ho Hoey, Christmas with the Celts, Winterfest, Ted Vigil's A John Denver Christmas, Irish Christmas In America, Carsie Blanton's Cheerpocalypse... A Holiday Variety Show feat. Chris Kasper & Chelsea Reed, Annie Haslam & Friends... In The Spirit Of The Holidays, The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams... A Very Slambovian Christmas, plus a Christmas Eve luncheon. The theatre does have a limited capacity so make sure to get tickets in advance. For information, visit  www.st94.com/ .

Holidays at Fonthill Castle

From Nov. 19 to Jan. 3 at 525 E. Court St., Doylestown Township

This historic Doylestown location is offering a three different holiday experiences. This includes daily tours of the holiday decorated Fonthill Castle, a Holiday Lights Meander featuring your own 30-minute exploration of the castle’s beautiful Christmas decorations on Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 4 to 19 and special tours on Christmas and New Year's Eve, and, if you would like a more structured option, they are offering guided evening tours Dec. 7, 8, 28 and 29. Advanced tickets are highly encouraged as times sellout throughout the season. For information, visit  mercermuseum.org/about/fonthill-castle/ .

Vineyard Illumination and Holiday Celebration on Bucks County Wine Trail 

Dec. 4 to Jan. 2, wineries along Bucks County Wine Trail

Come and see the wonder of festive illuminations along the Bucks County Wine Trail as part of the second annual Light Up the Vines holiday lighting.

In conjunction with the Bucks County Wine Trail’s Holiday Celebration set for Dec. 4 and 5, Light Up the Vines will kick off at the conclusion of the Holiday Celebration on Dec. 4 and continue each evening through Jan. 2.

Six of the seven member wineries of the Bucks County Wine Trail will illuminate their vineyards each evening at dusk. Vino By Zzino is participating in the Holiday Celebration, but does not have a vineyard to illuminate.

Expect lights, mulled wines, food trucks, fire pits, holiday music and more during the kickoff lighting on Dec. 4. at each winery.

Light Up the Vines is a free event, but fees will apply for food and wine purchases.

Space is limited at each winery. Fire pits and seating are available on a first come, first served basis. Guests may wish to bring blankets and/or their own chairs. Visits by groups of six or more require a reservation.

• Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery , 2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie; 215-249-3559)
• Buckingham Valley Vineyards, 1521 Durham Road (Route 413), Buckingham; 215-794-7188) ·
• Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown; 215-493-6500
• Rose Bank Winery 258 Durham Road (Route 413), Newtown; 215-860-5899
• Rushland Ridge Vineyards, 2665 Rushland Road, Jamison; 215-598-0251
• Sand Castle Winery, 755 River Road, Erwinna; 800-722-9463
• Vino By Zzino, 1410 Fels Rd, Quakertown; 610-349-6311

For information, visit buckscountywinetrail.com/ .

Holidays at Peddler's Village

Nov. 19 to Jan. 9 at Peddler's Village, 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska.

Peddler’s Village is full of holiday spirit during the wintertime, offering many different experiences throughout this festive season. Kickoff the season Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the courtyard. The festivities extend through Nov. 21 with a variety of live entertainment throughout the village, including carolers, strolling performers, and other holiday surprises during merchants open house weekend. 

And throughout the season, visitors can still stroll through the enchanted lit up Village, sip tasty beverages, enjoy fine dining and casual fare, see over 100 handmade gingerbread houses, ride a 1920s carousel and play in the arcade. 

Holly Jolly Weekend on Dec. 4 and 5 includes a Santa parade, photos with Santa, holiday tunes, and more

For information, visit  peddlersvillage.com/.

Performance of Gerald Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Dec. 11 and 12, Byers' Choice Ltd., 4355 County Line Road

Byers’ Choice in New Britain Township has been handcrafting Caroler figurines for more than 40 years. Stop in the factory to see how they are made and tour their Christmas Museum. Open every day.

 “A Christmas Carol,” performed by Gerald Dickens, Charles Dickens' great-great-grandson, will return after last year's virtual performance. It is his 17th year delighting audiences in Bucks. Tickets are $25.

"During his energetic one-man show, Dickens brings "A Christmas Carol" to life. He leaps, he sobs, he laughs . . . as he entertains . . . depicting 26 characters of the classic tale, with just a table, wing chair, and hat rack accompanying him on stage."

For information, visit  byerschoice.com/dickens .

Amazing Christmas Village at Neshaminy Square

From Nov. 19 through Dec. 31  at 4201 Neshaminy Blvd., Bensalem. Thursday through Sunday only. 

‘Tis the season for outdoor Christmas shopping. Visit the European-style outdoor market in Bensalem where you can enjoy dining, shopping and getting into the festive spirit.

The village will have decorated vendor booths to fulfill everyone's gifts on your Christmas shopping lists including holiday craft, candles, toys, clothing, home décor, jewelry and more. This year's theme is Christmas Around the World, focusing on a different region of our world each week.

Decorated vendors will offer a special gift for everyone to enjoy from toys to home décor to jewelry. They even have an Amazing Christmas Tree tent for you to pick out the perfect evergreen. Your spirits will never be low as you shop and dance along to the free live entertainment all season long. 

Christmas Day Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park

Dec. 25, noon to 3 p.m., Routes 532 and 32 (River Road) 

Held every year on Christmas Day at the location of Washington’s Delaware River crossing is a reenactment of the treacherous crossing itself. This year, the park is planning to hold the crossing after it was virtual last year. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by Gen. Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. It is free to attend. 

River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. However, even if conditions do not allow for crossing, ceremonies, speeches and commemorative activities still occur. 

Can't make the Christmas Day event? Another crossing will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special activities. The crossing is set for 1 p.m. In addition to the crossing reenactment narrated by Peter Hegseth, special colonial-era activities and demonstrations in the Historic Village will offer a full day of family fun and learning. $8 for adults; $4 for children 5 to 11; family rate $20. Tickets available online. 

Stopping by the park for a stroll? The park will be decked out in period wreaths, candles and holiday trees. For information, visit  www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/ .

Christmas at Glencairn

Nov. 26 to Jan. 30, Glencairn Museum, 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn

In nearby Montgomery County, Glencairn Museum will once again glow with color and light during the Christmas season, offering visitors an array of in-person and online ways to celebrate this holy time of the year. Beginning Nov. 26, visitors of all ages are invited to explore this year’s annual World Nativities exhibition and Christmas art on the guided Christmas in the Castle tour, craft their own shadowboxes, and enjoy an online advent calendar

The World Nativities Exhibition is also back this year and showcases dozens of three-dimensional Nativity scenes from around the world. Nativities from approximately 40 different countries reveal how artists interpret and adapt the Christmas story to represent their own personal and cultural perspectives.

Christmas in the Castle guided tours run from Nov. 26 to Jan. 9. Reservations strongly recommended. 

A Christmas Angel Shadowbox Workshop will be held Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. $40 per person, Museum members receive a 10% discount. Space is limited; reservations strongly recommended.

For tickets and pricing on all events, visit  GlencairnMuseum.org  or by call 267-502-2600.

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Christmas in doylestown (12/1/23).

Friday, December 1st, 2023

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 84 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, PA

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Doylestown, is once again hosting their annual Christmas in Doylestown House Tour on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 & 2. One half of the profits from the event are donated to the Bucks County Housing Group to support the Doylestown Homeless Shelter. We are privileged to have donated over $200,000 to BCHG over the past 28 years. Ticket holders will tour four decorated Doylestown borough homes and enjoy Tea at the church parish hall. Tour Hours: Friday evening, December 1, from  5:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, noon – 3 p.m. (Snow date is December 3,  1-5 p.m.) Tea Hours: Be sure to stop in at St. Paul’s Parish Hall for our Holiday Tea which is included in your ticket price. Our famous butter cookies will be for sale in one-pound boxes. The parish hall will be open Friday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: Advance tickets will be on sale from Nov 6th – 29th for $40 and may be purchased online: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CID2023.

Tickets purchased online will be available to pick up at St. Paul’s parish hall prior to the tour. Tickets must be presented at each house. You may purchase in person with cash or check at the parish office, M-F 10am to 4pm (office will be closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving), and at the Doylestown Bookshop at 16 S. Main St. Tickets on tour days are $45 if still available.

Holiday Open House Tour

Calendar of events, saturday december 2, 2023.

PLAN YOUR DAY

Besides the private homes, there will be multiple public buildings open for visitors. All sites are within easy walking distance from the town center.

Early bird ticket prices are $30 for members or $35 for non-members starting November 15, 2023. On the day of the tour, December 2, 2023, ticket prices will be $40.

The cost of a tour ticket also includes entry into the Half-moon Inn, home to the Newtown Historic Association. Once inside this beautifully restored 18th century building, tour-goers will enjoy period musical entertainment, hearthside colonial cooking demonstrations and more.

Tour hours are from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Advance tickets can be purchased at Newtown Book & Record Exchange, 102 S. State Street (beginning November 15) and online — available now! On tour day, tickets can be purchased at the Half-moon Inn, 105 Court Street and at the Stocking Works, 301 South State Street, Newtown. Children under the age of 12 are free.

Please, no picture taking or high-heeled shoes permitted in the houses.

• We are taking smaller groups through the sites to maintain social distancing
• We are requiring masks to be worn at all times (we will have extra masks available for free)
• We will have hand sanitizer available at all locations

2023 Private Homes on the Tour

Private Homes

Doan Double House — Jeff and Abby Menard 141 Liberty St.

Samuel Willard House — Eric and Jen Nicholl 116 N. Chancellor St.

Josiah Worstall House — Don and Linda Marshall 221 S. Chancellor St.

Horace Fenton House — Chris and Johanna Hager 237 S. Chancellor St.

Francis Erwin House — Barry Fleck and Mary Dinneen 127 Court St.

Public Buildings

The Stocking Works – 1889 :: 301 S. State St. Anthony Petsis and Associates – 1807 :: 401 S. State Street The Friends Home and Village – 1875 :: 50 S. Congress St. Newtown Fire Association – c. 1901 :: 14 Liberty St. Newtown Library Company – 1912 :: E. Centre Ave. and Congress St. Half-moon Inn – c. 1733 :: Centre Ave and Court St. NHA Callahan Research Center :: 100 Mercer St.

Historical Notes

The original Open House tour was sponsored by the Newtown Civic and Historic Association and was called “Christmas in Colonial Newtown.” It was held on Saturday December 14, 1963 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and the price per person was only $1.50. Seven distinctive homes in Newtown were featured, including the Homestead (1800) at 127 South Sycamore Street; a colonial residence (1740) on South State Street; the Quintin House (1801) at 149 North State Street; the Bird in Hand (1690) at 111 South State Street; the Georgian House (1830) at 111 Court Street; the Schofield House (1837) at 113 Court Street; and a Victorian house (1860) at 219 Washington Avenue. Other buildings included on the tour were the Newtown Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Christmas Alley of the Hanging Lamp on North State Street.

A carol and candlelight parade in costume was featured on Friday night starting at Washington and Chancellor Streets and street caroling on Sunday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Bird in Hand. It was noted in the program that the Newtown Civic and Historic Association desired to acquire a historic building and if necessary restore it as a headquarters. The monies derived from the celebration of “Christmas in Colonial Newtown” were to be used toward this goal.

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Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting

April 15, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Please join us for the Annual Business Meeting of the Newtown Historic Association followed by a wonderful presentation of collectibles and relics from our “Treasures from the Attic”

Annual Spring Clean-Up

April 27, 8:30am - 11:00am

Every year, in the Spring, we take a day to clean the Half Moon Inn, and it’s a time to put the Inn back to “right” while seeing neighbors and making new friends

NHA's Spring Garden Cocktail Party

May 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Enjoy a beautiful evening wandering among the gardens, sipping a glass of wine, and having the opportunity to bid on a Craig Hackett painting.

The Edward Hicks Room

The Newtown Historic Association invites you back in time to experience the life of Newtown's most famous artist, Edward Hicks. The Edward Hicks Room displays many of the treasures owned by Hicks during his lifetime. These items include a double-faced swinging sign portraying William Penn's Treaty with the Indians and Penn's Landing at Chester in 1844 ...learn more

We invite you to sign up to stay informed of upcoming events, educational programs and community activities. Most are held in our historic Half Moon Inn, a tavern in the early days of Newtown, and are open to the public.

Join the celebration of our past and help ensure the preservation of our future.

What does Membership Mean?

It means playing an active role in preserving our community.

It means exploring the history of Newtown and Bucks County with friends and family.

It offers an active research facility to help me discover my roots

It provides opportunities to learn more about the colonial way of life.

It’s a way to celebrate and share our unique history

Newtown Historic Association, Inc. 105 Court Street P.O. Box 303 Newtown, PA 18940 USA

Callahan Research Center 100 Mercer St. Currently by appointment only, please call 215.805.8772

Callahan Research Center 100 Mercer St. Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursdays 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and by appointment. Phone: 215.805.8772

Callahan Research Center 100 Mercer St. Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursdays 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and by appointment. Phone: 267.685.0501

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