The Life and Times of Captain Daniel Bray: From Waterman to Militia (1741 to 1840)
A first-person program at the Half-Moon Inn tracing Daniel Bray from Delaware River waterman to militia leader, including the boats he rounded up for Washington's 1776 crossing. Daniel Nurmi McAuliffe narrates.
More at The Court Inn
Tavern Trivia Night
Teams fill the old tavern rooms of the Half-Moon Inn for rounds on pop culture, history, sports, music and movies. Drinks and snacks on hand, prizes at the end. Ticketed.
The Newtown Treasury, presented by Matt Bielicki
Matt Bielicki on the Newtown Treasury and the 1781 Doan Gang robbery that made it famous. Part of the historical association's monthly meeting at the Court Inn, open to anyone who wants to sit in.
General Membership Meeting
The historical association's November gathering at the Court Inn. The program is still to be announced; September and October in the same slot were both talks by local historians. Open to the public.
Around the same time
Rushmore (1998)
Wes Anderson's second film, opening the Colonial's Back to School series. Jason Schwartzman at fifteen, running every club at once.
The 4th Annual Phoenixville Film Festival
Four days of independent film at the Colonial, with filmmaker panels, workshops, after-parties and an awards ceremony. Fourth year running.
Plantation Field September International Horse Trials and Country Fair
Four days of dressage, cross country and show jumping over the Green Valley Road fields, with a country fair running alongside the four star competition. Walking the cross country course is the point.
