How does history choose who it remembers? While American history, and history at large, has its famous facts and figures, there are countless men and women who, despite their tremendous impacts, have for one reason or another been largely forgotten by the sands of time. But when we peel back the curtain and take a look back at some of the lesser-known lives of generations gone by, we have the opportunity to explore a richer, fuller view of our nation’s history. When it comes to taking a deeper dive, we don’t have to look beyond our community to discover hidden gems of our historic past. In fact, a fascinating world of hidden history lies within the family of our community’s namesake.

On Thursday, August 15th, you are invited to join the New Jersey State Library for an informative author talk centered on the life and legacy of Major William Trent, a third generation merchant and the son of Trenton’s namesake. Your host for the afternoon will be Jason A. Cherry, a subject matter expert and research consultant for Trenton’s William Trent House Museum. The author talk will take place virtually on Zoom from 12pm to 1pm. This conversation is completely free to attend and guests do not need to be physically present at the New Jersey State Library in order to participate.

For guests planning on attending, please be certain to register in advance by completely the registration form on Zoom, linked here: Register – Zoom. This fun and free event is a fabulous way to get to know the family behind Trenton’s namesake, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the figures and influences who ultimately went on to shape the foundation of our community. From his role in fighting three separate wars to his connection with icons like Benjamin Franklin, you’re sure to be enthralled by this captivating but oft-forgotten tale.

To learn more about this and other upcoming events at the New Jersey State Library, please take a moment to visit their website, linked here: NJSL – Home. Patrons can also stay up to date with the latest updates by following the NJSL on Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram. If you have any questions or require any assistance in enrolling for the upcoming Virtual Author Talk, please don’t hesitate to contact NJSL staff at (609) 278-2640 with any inquiries you may have. Following this fascinating discussion, the life of Major William Trent is certain to be the talk of the town, so be certain to tune in for an insightful and enlightening afternoon.

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