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George Washington and His Farewell Address
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Newtown Senior Center
8 Simpson St
The Newtown Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting. The incoming board will be elected, and an amendment to the bylaws will be voted on. Immediately after the Annual Meeting, Mark Albertson will give a presentation on George Washington. Mark will explore Washington’s early career, his leadership during the war, the influence of his personal presence, and his guidance of the country using common sense and intelligence. In addition, Mark will offer insights into Washington’s Farewell Address, highlighting his recommendations for the nation’s future
This is a free event, however, donations are accepted and welcomed in order to continue offering events such as this.
Annual Tag Sale
Sunday, May 30th, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Matthew Curtiss House Museum
44 Main St
Members of the Newtown Historical Society will be holding their Annual Tag Sale on Saturday May 30th on the grounds of the Matthew Curtiss House at 44 Main St, Newtown. The sale will run from 10-2:00. Items for sale will include furniture, small household items, appliances, tools, books, home décor, toys. Funds raised from this event will support the work of the Newtown Historical Society.
Ezra Around Town
Beginning January 2025
Introducing Ezra the Rooster. Follow our "Ezra Around Town" posts on Facebook or Instagram. Ezra the Rooster, named for our first unofficial Town Historian, Ezra Johnson, will be starting his travels around Newtown in January. He'll be visiting locations with a historical significance, but some of the lesser known locations to most Newtowners. Be sure to like our pages in order to receive updates of his travels.