Princeton NJ Events Calendar

Washington's and Rochambeau's Armies in Trenton, 1781, Trent House Museum

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Saturday August 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Trent House Association will hold its fifth annual commemoration of the days in late August/early September 1781 when thousands of soldiers and support personnel camped in and around Trenton. This free program of activities and talks is on Saturday, August 24, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm on the Trent House Museum grounds at 15 Market Street, Trenton, across from the Hughes Justice Complex. Free parking is available at the rear of the Museum property.

Imagine the impact of the army's presence on Trenton and how members of the army might have interacted with townspeople. On Saturday, August 23rd, visit the 5th annual re-enactment of the encampment at the Trent House. This family-friendly event includes activities for school-age children including a "scavenger hunt" with prizes, as well as talks by historians.