Big Newtown Weekend Featuring A Doan Gang Lecture And Market Day

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Newtown Historic Association presents "The Newtown Experience," a weekend of events on Oct. 6 and 7 that will transport attendees back in time to explore the rich history, culture, and vibrant community of Newtown.

The weekend kicks off Friday evening with a lecture on the "Spirits of the Outlaws: The Doan Gang & Bucks County Taverns" and continues on Saturday with Newtown Market Day.

The lecture takes place on Friday, Oct. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State Street, Newtown 18940.

Comprised of British loyalists, the notorious group of outlaws left their mark on Bucks County during the American Revolution, including robbing the county treasury in Newtown. Mercer Museum Library Director Annie Halliday and exhibit specialist Clint Flack will lead an engaging discussion, shedding light on the gang's criminal activities and their connections to colonial Bucks County taverns.

Tickets are available for purchase on the Newtown Theatre website at Doan Gang Presentation Tickets or by calling the Newtown Historic Association at (215) 968-4004.

Newtown Historic Market Day

The Newtown Experience continues on Saturday, October 7 with Market Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Half-Moon Inn and on Court Street and Centre Avenue in historic Newtown Borough. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 8.

The beloved annual tradition, now in its 47th year, offers a glimpse into colonial America. More than 100 artists, artisans, and craftspeople will showcase their wares, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of Newtown's early days.

Attendees are invited to enjoy live music, sample artisan foods, and participate in a wide range of colonial activities including historic reenactments, corn shucking, puppet shows, candle making, and even a pie-eating contest.

A musician performs during Newtown's Market Day. (File photo by Jeff Werner)

Playing a Colonial-era game of checkers inside the Half-Moon Inn. (Photo by Jeff Werner)

Musical talents featured at this year's event include Bill Dooley at the Half-Moon Inn, Steve Tourison (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.), and Mike Pfeiffer (1 to 3 p.m.) at the Callahan Research Center.

A not-to-be-missed raffle will also take place, offering the chance to win generous prizes, including $200 gift cards for dinner at the Black Bass Hotel and the Golden Pheasant Inn. Raffle tickets are available for $2 each or $10 for a book of six. The drawing will occur around 3:30 p.m. Participants need not be present to win.

For additional information about Newtown Historic Market Day, visit Newtown Historic Market Day or contact the Newtown Historic Association at 215-968-4004.