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Trent House School Programs
The educational objective of the Trent House School Programs
is to provide students with a basic understanding of the differences
between everyday life in the early eighteenth century and
the lifestyles children are familiar with in today's world.
This is achieved through discussion about the life and times
of William Trent, his family, servants, and slaves, reinforced
with participatory activities.
The William Trent House offers programs for school groups
studying local and state history in grades 2 through 8. Programs
often are particularly appropriate as part of the 4th grade
social studies curriculum. Many teachers opt to combine a
visit to the Trent House with visits to other local historic
sites, including the Old Barracks, State House, and State
Museum.
Our Colonial Kids program is particularly
suitable for mixed-age after-school programs. Sandbox
Archaeology is directed at elementary schools. Children
and youth organizations can be scheduled at the Trent House
or off-site. Weather permitting, students may eat their lunch
on the grounds of the Trent House. Benches and tables are
available in the gardens; reservations are required.
Colonial Kids for Schools offers
themed programs for teachers to choose from, including school,
clothing, toys and games, or African American history. Each
program is designed to allow children the opportunity to experience
history first hand through participatory activities, such
as writing with a quill pen, making clay marbles, carding
and spinning wool, beading or mask making.
 Sandbox
Archaeology enables students in the elementary grades
conduct a mini archaeological dig as they discuss the contribution
archaeology plays in historic preservation. Each mini dig
contains "guaranteed" finds. Sandbox Archaeology fits in well
with math and science curricula, as students learn to measure
and graph their findings. Group size is limited to 25 students
per session and may be scheduled throughout the school year.
This program was developed with funding from a grant from
the New Jersey Historical Commission, Department of State
Tours
Students learn about the daily life of various members of
the Trent Family as they enter the rooms used by the Trent
household. Reproductions that students may handle are used
to tell this story. Tours may be combined with any of our
hands-on programs.
To Schedule A Program
Programs at Trent House:
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Group Size
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Maximum is 45 per time slot.
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Times:
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Programs are offered from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15
to 12:30 p.m
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Fees:
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$2.00 per student and $3 per adult, maximum three
per group.
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Payment is required to confirm reservation. Reservations
are required.
In-School Programs:
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Group Size
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In-school programs are designed to be interactive,
so they work best for individual classes. Three classes
per school, per day may be scheduled.
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Times:
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Vary according to school/presenter availability.
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Fees:
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$2.00 per student. Payment must be sent to the Trent
House two weeks prior to the program. Reservations are
required.
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Reservations may be made by calling the Education Curator
at the Trent House (609) 989-3027, Tuesday through Friday.
Updated 06/06/07
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