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Colonial Trades Day at the Trent House Museum, Trenton

Beverly Mills
Fall Family Fun with Colonial Trades at
THE WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM
15 Market Street, Trenton
Saturday, October 13, 2012
10 am – 4 pm
 
Experience colonial trades and crafts at the historic Trent House museum: 18th century blacksmithing and apple pressing; and dip your own beeswax candle to take home. Learn about these essential household skills that preceded the invention of electricity and grocery stores. Plus colonial toys and games; pumpkin painting and tours of the restored house and kitchen garden.    
 
The 1719 William Trent House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a National Historic Landmark, is the oldest building in our state capital. A Georgian-style manor house restored to its former glory and carefully furnished as it would have been in the early 18th century, it is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, adjacent to the Hughes Justice Complex. Ample free parking. The main floor of the Trent House and the Carriage House are wheelchair accessible. For more information and driving directions, visit www.williamtrenthouse.org or call 609-989-0087. NO RAIN DATE; IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER THE EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED. Please watch the website or call for cancellation information.