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Puerto Ricans in Trenton – Their History and Contributions, Trent House Association

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Saturday October 18, 2025
1:00 PM

The Trent House Association presents a talk by Reverend ?José Rodriguez on the history and contributions of Trenton's Puerto Rican community at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the visitor center. This free talk will be given in both English and Spanish.

Puerto Ricans began arriving in Trenton in the 1930s and 1940s, with more coming during the city's industrial boom of the 1950s and 1960s. Trenton's first major Hispanic group faced significant obstacles and racism, but their pioneering efforts established business, education, and public service opportunities that have benefited subsequent Spanish-speaking newcomers.

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