Elementary Students, Parents Invited To Explore Newtown's Past

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Newtown Historic Association (NHA) invites families with children in the grades four to six to attend the association's first ever Student History Day to be held on Sunday, June 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Participants will meet at the Half-Moon Inn at 105 Court Street to learn about the history of the inn and the rich history of Newtown.

For more than 40 years, the NHA has hosted the "5th Grade Walking Tour" for local school
children. This year, instead of the tour, it is inviting children and their families to visit the Half-Moon Inn and view its "History of Newtown" timeline and display.

"Right in front of your eyes, you can see the clear history of Newtown and the important events that impacted this town and the nation we live in today," said historians. "See it from the beginning with William Penn founding Newtown, to George Washington in Newtown before and after the Battle of Trenton, to the Lavelle Aircraft Company influencing the 'Space Race.'

"We ask you to please join us for a fun Sunday afternoon to experience what life was like in the 1700s and to learn how Newtown became the great place it is today," said the historians. "We hope to see you there!"

Mark your calendars for these events:

• Saturday, June 10 — Spring Garden Cocktail Gala at the Half Moon Inn from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 for members and $50 for non-members.
• Saturday, June 24 — Garden Walk in Newtown Borough beginning at 8 a.m. Check-in at the Half Moon Inn. There is $15 donation requested.
• Monday, September 18 — General Meeting at the Half Moon Inn beginning at 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn the history and plans for the Newtown Trolley Bridge.