William Trent House

The William Trent House is a colonial-era residence museum in Trenton with brick walls, segmented-arch windows, a central cupola, and a symmetrical five-bay facade in Early Georgian style. The building showcases the architectural features typical of wealthy households from the early 1700s.

Built in 1719 by merchant William Trent, the house later served as a meeting place for governors from New Jersey. It received National Historic Landmark status in 1970.

The interior shows early colonial craftsmanship through original wooden floors, detailed staircases, and furnishings from the 1700s that reveal how wealthy families lived. Walking through the rooms gives a sense of daily life and the skills artisans brought to their work.

Tours of the building start at the visitor center with exhibits and presentations about daily life during the colonial period. Plan to arrive during daylight hours to fully see the room details and furnishings throughout the house.

The property features an original English cherry tree path that once connected the main entrance to a former ferry landing along the Delaware River. Few visitors realize this landscape feature reveals how the house connected to river commerce and transportation during the colonial era.

Location: Trenton

Website: https://williamtrenthouse.org

GPS coordinates: 40.21270,-74.76600

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57