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A Tapestry of Tales 1776 – 2926 NJ Story Telling Festival

1719 William Trent House Museum 15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ, United States
Arts & Culture

Celebrate.     AMERICA 250 STORYTELLING FESTIVAL let's all celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 1776... and 250 years of Stories, Stories, Stories! MORE THAN 20 STORYTELLERS in the 1719 William Trent House Museum STORY SAMPLER: John Fitch's steamboat, Tempe Wick, Ona Judge and George Washington, Battle of Trenton, Abigail Adams' Stone Soup, […]

Smuggling children: The Trent family and Illicit Labor in the British Atlantic

Historical

via Zoom   Talk by Dr. Angela Austin Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 1 pm U.S. Eastern Via Zoom Thousands of children from across England, Scotland, and Ireland were taken from their homes and shipped to North America against their will, transported by wealthy merchants and political leaders who profited from their labor. Families like the […]

Whispers of Trenton‘s Past

Mercer Cemetery 43 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, United States
Arts & Culture

Saturday, October 11, 2-4pm Mercer Cemetery A fundraiser for Friends of Mercer Cemetery with Medium Danielle Schwartz   43 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton.  

SMUGGLING CHILDREN: The Trent Family and Illicit Labor in the British Atlantic

Historical

Talk by Dr. Angela Austin Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 1 pm U.S. Eastern Via Zoom Thousands of children from across England, Scotland, and Ireland were taken from their homes and shipped to North America against their will, transported by wealthy merchants and political leaders who profited from their labor. Families like the Trents participated in […]

Revolutionary Mile

Downtown Trenton West Front St and South Warren St, Trenton, NJ, United States
Historical

This one-of-a-kind 1.55-mile run/walk winds through the heart of New Jersey’s capital, guiding participants past historic markers that illuminate Trenton’s Revolutionary legacy. Along the way, you’ll uncover surprising stories and fun facts about downtown—places you’ve passed countless times but never truly seen. Whether you’re a runner, walker, history enthusiast, community advocate, or small business owner, […]

$30 – $35

Washington Crossing Fall Lantern Tours

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, NJ, United States
Historical

Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. Join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour […]

$9

History of Puerto Ricans in Trenton

1719 William Trent House Museum 15 Market Street, Trenton, NJ, United States
Arts & Culture

In person talk by Reverend José Rodriguez at The Trent House. Puerto Ricans began coming to the Trenton area in the 1930s and 1940 and by the 1950s became the oldest and largest Hispanic community in Mercer County. Reverend Jose Rodriguez is pastor of the oldest Hispanic church in Trenton founded in 1952 and the […]

Washington Crossing Fall Lantern Tours

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, NJ, United States
Historical

Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. Join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour […]

$9

Tavern Talks at Tindall Road Brewing Company

Tindall Road Brewing Company 110 Farnsworth Ave #110, Bordentown, NJ, United States
Historical

Perhaps you've heard that our fun and innovative Tavern Talks program has received an Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History... Come find out why! Join us on Sunday, October 19 from 4 to 6PM at Tindall Road brewing in Bordentown for some cold ale and warm conversation with historical […]