Category: History Spotlight
Smedley Butler: Semper Fi!
General Smedley Butler was a man of contradictions. He was born in 1881 in West…
Preserving the History of the Township for Future Generations
As communities across the nation commemorate America’s 250th birthday, local history has taken on renewed…
Will Snite’s Stage Coach
Several years ago, I came across the grave of William F. Snite at the Marple…
We Remember!
We celebrate Memorial Day, the memory of D-Day, the 4th of July and Veterans Day….
Lost and Found: The West Family House
We take great pride in reminding Newtown residents that the Father of American Painting, Benjamin…
Early Churches in Newtown
The early settlement of Pennsylvania, like Massachusetts, was primarily driven by religion. People with views…
Women in History: The Grim Sisters
Germany had its Brothers Grimm, and Newtown had the Sisters Grim: two local girls who…
Randal Pratt, Quaker Farmer and Springton Farm
A few years ago, I was given an old book on Quaker history. Inside was…
Meandering Down Lane’s End
While searching for a topic this month, I came across a set of 1939 photographs…
Hunting Hill and the British Raids of 1777
The first “9-11” tragedy in American history was the Battle of Brandywine on September 11,…