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SAQA Art Quilt Exhibition: Art Quilters Celebrate Independence

New Hope arts

Thirty-nine art quilts on the theme of independence open at Phillips' Mill on November 15 and run through December 13. A holiday gift shop runs alongside the show.

When: Sun, Nov 15 – Sun, Dec 13 Where: Phillips' Mill, 2619 River Road, New Hope

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97th Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill

arts

Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Nov 1 · Phillips' Mill

Painting, sculpture and mixed media chosen by a juried panel fill the historic grist mill for its 97th year, the exhibition that helped make this stretch of river famous for Pennsylvania Impressionism. Open daily, 1 to 5pm.

Plein Air Mornings at the Mill

arts

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Phillips' Mill

Paint outdoors around the mill in a guided morning session. It meets every other Thursday, and registration and payment are required online by the Tuesday before. No drop-ins this year.

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Free Tours for Veterans

New Hope history

Wed, Nov 11 · Washington Crossing Historic Park

Veterans and active-duty military plus their families tour the historic village, the Thompson-Neely house and grist mill, or climb Bowman's Hill Tower at no charge. Bring a military ID.

Bookbinding Level 1 Workshop

Malvern arts

Wed, Nov 11 · Historic Sugartown Book Bindery

A hands-on bookbinding class in the village's Book Bindery, one of the last two Level 1 sessions of 2026. Pre-registration is required and classes fill quickly. Sign up through Historic Sugartown.

Free Tours for Veterans

Yardley history

Wed, Nov 11 · Washington Crossing Historic Park

Veterans and active duty military with an ID walk the Historic Village or the Thompson-Neely House and Grist Mill at no charge, families included, plus free admission to Bowman's Hill Tower. The mill tour needs advance registration.