History and culture
Trenton is made of many different people, and Mayor Reed is working to celebrate their contributions and preserve the stories and places that make the city unique.
Accomplishments
From Puerto Rico to Liberia, Trenton is made of many different people, and the city celebrates them all, with Puerto Rican and Pan-African flag raisings, Liberian Independence Day, St. Patrick's Day, and an annual Juneteenth festival.
A historical marker honors the peacemakers of Trenton's 1968 riot.
A marker honors the school desegregation case on its 80th anniversary.
The 1719 house, Trenton's oldest building, reopened in 2025 with a new energy-efficient HVAC system that protects the historic structure.
The City Hall Annex was renamed for the city's first African American mayor.
Patriots Week, Heritage Week, the Juneteenth festival, the Great Egg Hunt, and the Christmas tree lighting.
