# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Trowels and Tribulations: The Search for the Newtown Treasury
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Newtown Treasury refers to the historic 18th-century Bucks County Treasury building located at 35 South State Street in Newtown. It is most famous for being the site of the Doan Gang Treasury Robbery in 1781.

On the 245th anniversary of the infamous robbery, join local archaeologist Matt Bielecki to explore the findings of the archaeological dig conducted at the site.

Matt Bielecki, MA, is Lead Archeologist at Stony Hill Archaeological Research and an instructor in the Archaeological Technician Training Program at Bucks County Community College. He is also an historian and researcher with over two decades of archaeological experience in all stages of fieldwork, laboratory work, and technical report production encompassing the Mid-Atlantic region. Matt graduated with a BA from Pennsylvania State University, and a MA from Monmouth University. He is a member of the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society and has presented at regional archaeological conferences and has lectured at numerous colleges and universities. Matt’s research interests include stone tool morphometric and microwear analysis, with a focus on precontact and early colonial period chipped-stone economies. Matt is also a skilled flint knapper and replicative specialist.

This event is free and open to the public. All are invited and you do not have to be a member of the NHA to attend. Donations are always appreciated.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtown/trowels-and-tribulations-the-search-for-the-newtown-treasury/200030469000944
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newtown
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 105 Court St, Newtown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18940
- **lat**: 40.22765
- **long**: -74.93609
- **full address**: 105 Court St, Newtown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18940

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Trowels and Tribulations: The Search for the Newtown Treasury being held?
  - **A:** Trowels and Tribulations: The Search for the Newtown Treasury takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 105 Court St, Newtown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18940.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Trowels and Tribulations: The Search for the Newtown Treasury?
  - **A:** Trowels and Tribulations: The Search for the Newtown Treasury is organized by Newtown Historic Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Trowels and Tribulations: The Search for the Newtown Treasury is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newtown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Trowels and Tribulations: The Search for the Newtown Treasury sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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