William Trenton House

Built in 1719, the William Trent House is Trenton’s oldest surviving building and played a strategic role during the Revolutionary War. It was occupied by both British and American forces and used as a military supply depot due to its prime location. The home’s Revolutionary connections make it a vital link to the war’s impact on colonial cities and early American leadership. Today, the William Trent House operates as a museum, offering tours, exhibits, and educational programs that delve into the lives of its residents—including enslaved people who lived and labored there—and the home’s role in shaping both colonial and Revolutionary history.