Win Your New Hope Wedding
A $6,000 venue package
Drawing November 1
Say “I do” at historic Parry Mansion, then celebrate with up to 60 guests at the Bill Harris & Jay Manas Playhouse Barn.
Every raffle ticket supports the New Hope Historical Society.
Welcome to the Parry Mansion
Built around 1784 by Benjamin Parry, whose rebuilt New Hope Mill gave our town its name, the Parry Mansion has stood at the heart of New Hope for more than two centuries. Today its rooms are furnished to reflect five distinct periods of American decorative arts, many with original Parry family furniture and objects.
Since 1958, the New Hope Historical Society has worked to preserve and share our town’s story. We cared for the Mansion after acquiring it in 1966, and today we connect past, present and future through tours, archives, research, education and community programs.
Visit us: 45 South Main Street, New Hope · Open April–December · Fridays 4–6 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 12–6 PM
Upcoming Events
Parry Mansion Holiday House Tours
November 6 - December 13
Throughout December, step into the enchantment of a Victorian Christmas at the Parry Mansion Museum. Fresh greenery, orange and cinnamon garlands, glowing candlelight and timeless holoday charm fill every room. Wander through beautifuly decorated spaces, savor the warmth of the season, and experience the magic of Christmas in this historic home. Open during museum hours: Friday 4-6 PM, Saturday and Sunday 12-6 PM
Free for Members, $30 for Non-Members
Photos with Santa
November 14
Bring your kids to the Parry Mansion for a little holiday magic! Stop by to meet Santa and have a photo taken by professional photographer Kim Flannery. Enjoy hot chocolate, with Manoff Hard Cider for the grown-ups, as we celebrate the season together.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Free admission · Reserve your free tickets
About Us
Founded in 1958, the New Hope Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of New Hope. We care for the 1784 Parry Mansion and its affiliated structures, and we bring our town’s story to life through archives, collections, research, education and community programs.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or visiting for the first time, we’d love to welcome you, at the Mansion, on a walking tour, or at one of our events throughout the year.
Become A Member
Our members keep New Hope’s history alive. Membership helps care for the Parry Mansion, fund the Francis Curley Scholarship, maintain our archives and collections, and bring local history to life through tours and events.
Members enjoy free walking and house tours, free admission to the Holiday House Tours, an invitation to the Spirited Tea and Member Appreciation Reception, and more. Memberships start at $25 for students and are tax-deductible.
Beyond The Door
Stories behind New Hope's historic buildings
Every building in New Hope has a story to tell. In our Beyond the Door series, board member Tom Lyon and the volunteers of the Parry Mansion Museum Archives Team uncover the people who built, lived in and shaped the town’s historic homes, mills and storefronts.
