Things To Do in Newtown, Pennsylvania

Inscription. Although some historians believe there may have been a tavern at this location fifty years earlier, Andrew and Nancy McMinn built the first part of the Temperance House, located at 5 South State Street, circa 1772. Part ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Croasdale building, located at 2-4 South State Street, was built in 1853. This building was the center of Newtown's commercial activities, housing dry goods stores, the First National Bank and several lodges. During ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The buildings at 35 South State Street are situated on the tract of land on which the three main public buildings in Newtown were erected in 1726 when Newtown became the County Seat ( Jail Keeper's House & Records Office, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Bird in Hand (formerly the "Red Lion Inn" and "Old Frame House") has played a rich and diverse role in the history of Newtown. There is record of a tavern on this site dating back to 1686, and it is considered the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Newtown and Wrightstown Turnpike (Durham) Toll House was in operation from approximately 1870 to 1920, when it was originally located at this site at the intersection of Sycamore Street (532) and Durham Road (413). ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This colonial inn, built 1768, by Anthony Siddons, became headquarters of, the American General, William Alexander, "Lord Stirling, ", after the battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776, , Erected 1950 by Bucks County Chapter, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Dedicated to those Americans, of All Wars, who loved freedom more than, fame, and liberty more than life. [Dedicated] Memorial Day 1964, , Erected 1964 by American Legion Morell Smith Post 440. , Location. 40° 13.796′ ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The original structure on this property was likely built in about 1725 as the early settlers cabin of William Buckman. In 1918, John Goodnoe purchased the 78 acre farm located at 298 North Sycamore Street and started ... More on HMDB