1719 William Trent House Museum
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Welcome to the 1719 William Trent House!

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The oldest building in New Jersey's capital city and once home to the man for whom the city is named.

Trenton has been rewarding visitors with rich cultural and heritage experiences for 300 years. This rich history comes alive at Trenton's oldest homestead--the William Trent House. Built between 1716 - 1719, this National Historic Landmark was the country seat of William Trent, a Philadelphia merchant and his family.

When you visit the William Trent House, you are literally stepping back in time. You will gain amazing insight into the many layers of colonial life during the early 18th century. You will see how, later in the century, the William Trent House played a role in the Battles of Trenton, the "turning point of the American Revolution."

Through careful preservation and accurate historical interpretation, you will become aware of the importance of this building in our national, state and municipal history. An ambitious restoration project is nearly complete and will provide a more accurate historical representation of the museum's original appearance.

The 1719 William Trent House is owned, maintained and operated by the City of Trenton, Department of Recreation, Natural Resources & Culture, with support from the Trent House Association. It benefits from additional funding for operations and special projects from the:



 
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Glimpse the Trent House as it might have looked ca 1719. Click photo to begin tour.

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Upcoming Events
Colonial Ice Cream Making - July 17, 2010, 2:00 pm.
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Buttermaking - Saturday, August 14, 2010, 12:30pm - 4:00pm noon. - Help the staff of the Trent House churn cream into butter and sample it with fresh baked bread and herbs fresh from the garden mixed in
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Fall Harvest Program - Saturday September 11, 2010; 12:30 - 4:00.
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Colonial Candlemaking - Saturday, October 16, 2010, 12:30 - 4:00 pm - Rain date October 23rd.
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Hours
Daily: 12:30 TO 4:00PM
Closed Municipal Holidays
Call ahead for tour & program availability
Contact Us ~ Staff
15 Market St.
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 989-3027

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  Rhett Pernot, Museum Director
Kathleen McFadden, Education Curator
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Admission:$4.00 adults
$3.00 seniors
$2.00 children
Membership and Volunteers
You can support the 1719 William Trent House Museum by joining The Trent House Association
 
 
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The William Trent House is owned, maintained and operated by the City of Trenton, Department of Recreation, Natural Resources & Culture, with support from the Trent House Association. It benefits from additional funding for operations and special projects, such as this website, from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Department of State.
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