The people of the City of Trenton are dedicated to rebuilding its communities and to keeping the city safe and clean for today and tomorrow’s generations. A strong architectural and economic revival can be seen through the creation of strong, diverse commercial areas within its neighborhoods. Trenton also focuses on replacing substandard housing with affordable dwellings and on rehabilitating vacant, deteriorated in preparation for new energy and growth.
Trenton is now a thoroughly modern city full of potential and vision. Trenton’s distinctive neighborhoods, rich historical sites, fine dining and premium sports facilities make Trenton one of America’s most livable cities. With its theme of “Trenton Makes, the World Takes,” Trenton wants the world to know about its progressive initiatives and industrious attitude.
• The 1st settlement that would be Trenton was established in 1679.
• In 1719, the town adopted the name "Trent-towne" after a leading landholder.
• Trenton was the site of the 1st military victory of the American Revolution.
• In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Trenton was a major manufacturing center. • Home to Princeton University, College of New Jersey,
Rider University, and Thomas Edison State College
• State capital, county seat
• Local festivals include: Heritage Days (June), Mid-Summer Festival (July), Dragon Boat Festival (August), Statewide Cultural Festival (September)
• Parks – Cadwalader Park
• Sports – Thunder (minor league baseball, Titans (ECHL)
• Historic sites and museums: New Jersey State Museum, Old Barracks Museum, Alexander Douglass House, Contemporary Victorian Museum, William Trent House, Trenton City Museum