Collections

The Trent House maintains and continues to add to its collections of furnishings, archaeological artifacts, and documents.

The Furnishing Collection

The historic house displays antiques and reproduction furniture and other items that were typical of wealthy English colonial households in West Jersey in the early 1700s. These furnishings represent those that were listed on Trent's probate completed in 1726, about 18 months after his death in December 1724. 

Detailed information on these items is recorded in an on-line collections management system (CatalogIt). Inquiries about items in the collections can be made at XXXXX

Also displayed in the house are mannequins, posters, and interpretive items for educational purposes.

Archaeological Artifacts

Thousands of artifacts from the pre-colonial era into the 19th century have been found during excavations on the Trent House Museum property. A very small selection of these artifacts are on display in the Visitor Center.

The other artifacts are stored in the Visitor Center and their descriptions are recorded in CatalogIt.

Documents

 Blueprints, design documents, and reports from the restoration undertaken in the early 2000s are stored in the Visitor Center archives. Reports from archaeological investigations and other research projects are being entered into the CatalogIt online system.