Marple-Newtown Historic Day
June 6, 2026, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Marple Historical Society is partnering with Newtown Square Historical Society to host Marple-Newtown Historic Day. Eleven historic buildings and sites across both Marple and Newtown Townships will be open to the public for tours, performances, and activities. This is an event for everyone from dedicated history buffs to those who are just beginning to explore their community.
Featured Events
Thomas Massey House
With the oldest section dating to 1696, the Massey House is run as a living history museum by the Marple Historical Society.
The Square Tavern
3 Paper Mill Road, Newtown Square
Basket Weaving Workshop
Time Travelers Live Music
Birdtown Meadow in a Pot
Art Exhibit
Paper Mill House
Bartram’s Covered Bridge
4298 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
Come sail your boat on Crum Creek!
Tours and More at:
Hayti Cemetery
The cemetery used by Marple UAME Church from the 1830s to the 1950s. Once the center of Marple Township’s African American community, it contains the graves of several Union Civil War veterans.
Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse
One-room octagonal schoolhouse built in 1842 by James Dunwoody. Now on the Dunwoody Village property.
Newtown Square Friends Meeting
A 1711 stone Quaker meetinghouse with a historic grave yard. Many early residents of both Marple and Newtown Townships were members of the meeting.
Newtown Square Railroad Museum
Located in a restored Pennsylvania Railroad freight station with a trolley, 1902 passenger car, 1907 box car, 1950 caboose, and small steam locomotive on display.
Old St. David’s Church and Cemetery
A 1715 stone church built by early Welsh settlers of Pennsylvania. Surrounded by a large cemetery containing the grave of Revolutionary War hero General Anthony Wayne.
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Daughter church of St. David’s, current stone church building dedicated 1950.
Stoney Lonesome
18th century homestead of the Moore family, it was expanded in 1848 and remained in the family for over 200 years.
A private residence, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.