Special Events
Earth Day
Saturdays in April; preregistration is required.
Newlin Grist Mill has been hosting Earth Day events for over 10 years, focusing on working on environmental projects with the help of many amazing volunteers. Each year, we look for groups, individuals, adults, families, and youth volunteers to help preserve the Park’s diverse ecosystems.
Tasting Through Time: A Historic Dining Experience
Saturday, May 14th – First seating, 4:30-6:30pm – Second seating, 7:30-9:30pm
Explore history through your taste-buds! Participants will enjoy a five-course dinner with accompanying drinks while learning about the culinary traditions of the past. This is a fundraising event to support the restoration of the 1739 Trimble House kitchen & pantry at Newlin Grist Mill.
Archaeology Festival
Saturday, September 10 from 10am to 3pm
This festival features a full day of hands-on activities. Visitors will be able to work with professional archaeologists and assist with three different excavations; sift, clean and process artifacts; and see artifact displays from around Delaware County.
Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 1, 2022; 10am-4pm (demos), 11am-7pm (food festival)
A local favorite, this event provides fun for the whole family with demonstrations, family activities, shopping, and food. The 2022 event will be held in partnership with Visit Delco, PA and will include a food festival in addition to the historic programming!
Tavern Night
Saturday, November 5th – First seating, 4:30-6:30pm – Second seating, 7:30-9:30pm
Tavern Night is a one-of-a-kind evening of 18th-century food, drink, and music. Participants will enjoy the warmth of the fire as they delight in a selection of flavors and aromas representative of those found in a colonial America tavern. Period music, a live auction, and games will provide entertainment for the evening.