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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:
| Group Size |
Maximum is 45 per time slot. |
| Times: |
Programs are offered from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and
11:15 to 12:30 p.m |
| Fees: |
$2.00 per student and $3 per adult, maximum three per group. |
Payment is required to confirm reservation. Reservations are required.
In-School Programs:
| Group Size |
In-school programs are designed to be interactive, so they work best for individual classes. Three classes per school, per day may be scheduled. |
| Times: |
Vary according to school/presenter availability. |
| Fees: |
$2.00 per student. Payment must be sent to the Trent House two weeks prior to the program. Reservations are required. |
Reservations may be made by calling the Education Curator at the Trent House (609) 989-3027, Tuesday through Friday.
Updated 06/06/08
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Our objective is to provide students with a basic understanding of life in the 18th century.
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A recent photo of the front of the Museum.
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