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The Newtown Historic Association's Holiday Open House Tour returns for it's 59th year on Saturday December 3rd.
An anticipated winter tradition, make it yours and take this self guided walking tour of the 5 private residences and the 5 public buildings featured this year. the cost of a tour ticket is#30 for members or #35 for non members and also includes entry into the Half Moon Inn, home of the Newtown Historic Association. Once inside this beautifully restored 18th century building, tour goers will enjoy period musical entertainment and hearthside colonial cooking demonstrations.
Midway through the tour, respite can be found at several of the borough churches hosting lunches at a reasonable cost--St Luke's Episcopal Church and Newtown Presbyterian Church. Or dine at one of the restaurants and get a head start on holiday shopping by visiting the shops along State St.
Tour hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Newtown Book and Record Exchange, 102 S State St beginning November 15th and online at www.newtownhistoric.org/housetour. On the day of the tour, purchase tickets at the Half Moon Inn, 105 Court St and at the Stockingworks, 301 S State St, Newtown.
Please, no picture taking or high heeled shoes permitted in the houses.
For additional info, call the Newtown Historic Association at 215-968-4004 or visit our website.
