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Site Tours

The 1719 William Trent House Museum Tours

Wednesday through Saturday  10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Step back in time to 1719 – before George Washington was born, before thoughts of revolution had begun, a time when New Jersey’s capitol city was a wilderness, a time when William Trent, an immigrant from Scotland, built a large summer estate on the banks of the Delaware River. Visit his former mansion now restored to its former glory and furnished in accordance to Trent’s 1726 inventory. Learn insights into Colonial times and glimpse life as it was lived by the men, women and children who comprised the household, including servants and slaves. Conducted by Trent House staff.

Cost of tours is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children.

The First Presbyterian Church Tours

Wednesday through Saturday

Come tour the historic First Presbyterian Church, whose congregation was founded in 1712 and had been attended by Presidents John Adams and James Monroe as well as the Marquis de Lafayette and Daniel Webster. The people buried here include Colonel Johann Rall, the Hessian commander killed at the Battle of Trenton.

With the tour, colonial luncheons will be served at the Sign of the Dove from 11:00 to 2:00. Lunch will include colonial soups, sandwiches, pickles, and cider. $6

Masonic Temple Tours

Monday through Friday  11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm

One hour guided tours of the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple Lodge Rooms.

State House Civics Tours

Monday through Friday  10:00 am to 3:00 pm, on the hour
Saturday 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, on the hour

Explore the New Jersey State House , where the laws that affect all New Jersey residents are made. This tour takes visitors through this beautifully restored historic building listed on both the national and state registers of historic places. Along the way, learn about the legislative process and the art and architecture of our State capitol. Conducted by State House Tour Office staff. Limited to 30. Call (609) 633-2709 for a reservation.

Hidden Treasures of the State House

Wednesday, December 26th and Friday the 28th  11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek at the New Jersey State House , the second-oldest continuously operating State capitol in the nation. Exploring timbers that date back to 1792 to contemporary art rarely seen by visitors, this tour will take you from the basement to the attic and everywhere in between. Conducted by State House Tour Office staff and Ian C. Burrow, Vice President and Principal Archaeologist, Hunter Research. Limited to 25 visitors. Call (609) 633-2709 for a reservation.