Annual Historic Newtown Square Day Saturday

Please join the (NSHS) for our annual community celebration. On Saturday, June 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with hands-on history at the Square Tavern and tours of other historic sites. 

Grab a bite to eat and enjoy live music while visiting artisans, vendors and service organizations. Walk through the colonial soldier’s encampment, enter a sack race, and try a lemon stick. There will be plenty of fun and games for kids and grownups too.

The “Antiques Roadshow” with Wilson’s Auctioneers and Appraisers is back by popular demand. This is your opportunity to have an expert evaluation of that interesting knickknack or mysterious family heirloom you have always wondered about. Poke around in your attic and see if you come up with a winner. 

The majority of activities take place at the Square Tavern/John West House, at the corner of Rt. 252/Newtown Street Road and Goshen Road. Additional parking is available at the . The , and other historic sites in town will be open as well. Pick up a program book for maps and more information.

Tickets for all Historic Newtown Square Day events are $6 for adults, free for kids.

Your support makes possible the year-round efforts of the NSHS to preserve and maintain important sites we can be proud of, and to educate children and adults about our remarkable local history.   

ABOUT THE NEWTOWN SQUARE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

In 1976, the Newtown Township Tricentennial Commission was formed by Stan Short and other interested community members to celebrate Newtown Township’s 300th Anniversary. With the help of many individuals and organizations, this was a successful undertaking that included a spectacular parade and celebration, acquisition of the Paper Mill House property, restoration of the Square Tavern and the publication of an acclaimed book, History of Newtown Township.

In 1984, the Tricentennial Commission reformed as the Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society. For many years the main focus was the daunting restoration of the Paper Mill House with the bulk of the labor being provided by Jim Crossan and Stan Short, creating what is now the Paper Mill House Museum of Newtown Township. 

In 1995, Sam Coco had a terrific idea to have a day in the community to celebrate our history.  For many years, that day was called Colonial Day.  We have changed the name to Historic Newtown Square Day to annually come together and recognize a history that now spans five centuries.

The Society has grown and broadened its goals and interests. In addition to the annual Historic Newtown Square Day, we host educational tours, lectures/programs, elementary school living history tours, improvements to the museum and grounds, and a number of publications. We continue to lead the effort to protect threatened historic homes and resources in Newtown Square.  We hope to save as much as possible of yesterday for tomorrow.

We are always seeking new members and participation.

For more information, visit the historic society's website at  www.historicnewtownsquare.org.