Newtown Yardley, PA Events

Wheat and Sheep Day 2026, Washington Crossing State Park

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Saturday April 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM as we welcome spring at Washington Crossing Historic Park with a day of hands-on history and family fun at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead. This special event invites visitors to explore how wheat and wool were essential parts of daily life in early America through interactive demonstrations, historic tours, and engaging activities for all ages.

Throughout the day, enjoy traditional hand shearing demonstrations, tour the historic grist mill, and learn how raw materials like fleece and grain were transformed into everyday necessities during the colonial period.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the Thompson-Neely House, recently renovated with a new exhibit unveiled in 2025, for the 250th anniversary, making this a perfect time to come back for a visit.

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The Craftery Market, Pearl S. Buck House

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Saturday April 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join Pearl S. Buck House for The Craftery Market featuring 90 curated artisans including handmade goods, antique and vintage treasures, original art and more! Enjoy food trucks, drinks and live music surrounded by the historic and beautiful atmosphere of the Pearl S. Buck House.

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Lambertville Historical Society Revolutionary War History, Richard Holcombe House

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Saturday April 18, 2026
11:00 AM

260 North Main Street, Lambertville. www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org.

Living-history experience commemorating nation's 250th anniversary. A Continental Army encampment with demonstrations; talks by George Washington and Daniel Bray; children’s activities all day; tours of Holcombe House (where Washington stayed twice) and the barns; presentations on local history during the revolution; historical exhibits. Rain or shine. 11 a.m.

Eleanor Roosevelt - A life of my own, Yardley-Makefield Library

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Saturday April 18, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come and learn about the controversial life of Eleanor Roosevelt. She was the first First Lady to hold press conferences, host a weekly radio show, write a daily newspaper column. Event is Free but Seating Is Limited.

Yardley-Makefield Library 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA

www.ymfriends.org email: yardleyfriends@yahoo.com

Murder at Morgan: Liberty & Death at the Ball

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Saturday April 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

An elegant evening. A revolutionary moment. A crime that must be solved. Step into the intrigue of the late 18th century at Murder at Morgan: Liberty and Death at the Ball, an immersive murder mystery dinner where politics, ambition, and betrayal collide. Set during the turmoil of the American Revolution, this interactive experience invites you to become part of the story—questioning suspects, uncovering clues, and navigating the dangerous divide between patriot and loyalist. As you enjoy a full dinner, alliances will form, secrets will surface, and suspicions will grow. Trust carefully—everyone has something to hide, and the wrong accusation could seal your fate. Whether you arrive in period attire or modern dress, your choices shape the outcome of the night. Will you expose the killer before liberty itself is lost?

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