120 East State Hosts "Remembrance & Resilience: Commemorating Stories Through Music & Art"
2025-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
120 East State is proud to host the arts exhibit and artists’ talks for The Lotus Project’s “Remembrance & Resilience: Commemorating Stories Through Music & Art.

For more information about the exhibit, please click here.
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Summer 2025 Community Conversations with Dr. Skyler Gordon
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
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Join Dr. Skyler Gordon and a team of dedicated student researchers for our second community conversation on how to tell the histories of 120 East State-of its buildings and grounds, the leaders and members of the congregation at First Presbyterian Church for which this was home, and its connections to the larger community and city of Trenton.
We will discuss a range of different methods for conducting historical research: from searching newspaper databases and reading finding aids to corroborating evidence using multiple sources. Come with your questions, and please consider two of ours in preparation for what we hope is a lively, learning experience for us all!
What do you know about conducting historical research? What more would you like to learn?

Summer 2025 Community Conversation with Dr. Skylar Gordon
2025-08-16 11:00 - 12:30 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Join Dr. Skyler D. Gordon and a team of dedicated student researchers for our third and final community conversation on how to tell the histories of 120 East State—of its buildings and grounds, the leaders and members of First Presbyterian Trenton which called this place home for 300 years, and all our connections to the people and city of Trenton. We will recap our research findings from this summer and discuss how to continue the work of interpreting the 120 East State history.
This event will be hosted both virtually on Zoom and in-person at 120 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08608. Lunch will be available for those attending in-person. Doors open at 10:30am.
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Music & Mingle
2025-09-07 16:00 - 18:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Join us for an afternoon with contest musicians! Meet the makers and feel the music! Hear the contest entries starting at 4:30pm.
Doors open at 4:00pm.
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2025 Music Contest Award Ceremony
2025-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Come celebrate the announcement of our three Music Contest Award Winners and Runners-up. Awards will be made in the People’s Choice, Board’s Choice and Artist’s Choice categories. Join us in honoring these musicians who bring us the spirit of hope, possibility, community, and transformation so we can soar through sound.
No registration required. Free to attend!

TCAT 25th Anniversary Luncheon
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
For 25 amazing years, TCAT has uplifted Trenton’s self-taught artists — showcasing their talents, building community pride, and proving that art can transform lives.
Now, it’s time to celebrate — and we want YOU with us!
📅 Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 120 East State St., Trenton, NJ
Expect a day full of art, live music, great food, and community spirit as we honor the artists, leaders, and supporters who have shaped our past — and look ahead to an even brighter future.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — only 100 available!
Reserve your spot today and be part of this unforgettable milestone: https://trenton-community-a-team.square.site/product/25th-anniversary-luncheon-ticket/OXBMK7IRQSZ5C6FDZRN6CYP4?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Revoluntionary Mile: Downtown Trenton Team Challenge
2025-10-16 16:30 - 18:30 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
We are registered for the 2025 Revolutionary Walk/Run event, sponsored by the Trenton Downtown Association (TDA), October 16th from 4:30-6:30pm! Registration is $30.00 per person.

Participants can choose their team challenge:
Walking participants can register under the link below – Listed as 120 East State, Danica is Team Leader
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Trenton/RevolutionaryMile?raceRefCode=3MhyvKES

Running participants can register under the link below – Listed as 120East State, Jeff is the Team Leader
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Trenton/RevolutionaryMile?raceRefCode=R43ouGcj

120 East State will be a part of the Historic Footsteps journey and will be landmarked as such on the route by a yellow umbrella!

Biocraft Fest
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
A celebration of natural materials and the amazing crafts and works of art we can make from them. Enjoy Perwinkle Skies’ Botanical Paint Workshop, community organizer and farmer ImaniNia’s thoughts on urban gardening and so much more.

STORYWALKS by Crossroads Virtual Information Session
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Virtual Meeting Login Details

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83305999276?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 833 0599 9276
Passcode: [REDACTED]

About The Program
The STORYWALKS program offers instruction to interested adults (age 18 or older) on how to create,
market, and deliver an informative and engaging place-based, story-focused tour.
The training requires a commitment of approximately 15 hours to complete. The program begins with
an informational online webinar from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 for Trenton
applicants and 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Thursday, December 4, for New Brunswick applicants.
An intensive one-day in-person workshop will be conducted in two locations from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm:

Trenton: Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 120 East State Street, Trenton
New Brunswick: January 31, 2026 – East Jersey Olde Town
(Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026)

Following the in-person training, each participant will receive up to two hours of customized
consultation to produce their required assignments to receive a certificate of completion recognizing
their status as a STORYWALKS guide. A one-hour evaluation will be scheduled via Zoom in late February
2026 for each participant to present their final assignment and complete a short quiz.
A short application is available for completion. Interested individuals are encouraged to complete their
application and send it by email to info@revolutionarynj.org by November 21, 2025. Notifications will
be made to the successful applicants by November 25-26, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, feel free to contact us at
info@revolutionarynj.org

STORYWALKS by Crossroads Program Informational Webinar
2025-12-01 17:30 - 18:30 | NJ
The STORYWALKS program offers instruction to interested adults (age 18 or older) on how to create, market, and deliver an informative and engaging place-based, story-focused tour.
The training requires a commitment of approximately 15 hours to complete. The program begins with an informational online webinar from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 for Trenton applicants and 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Thursday, December 4, for New Brunswick applicants.
An intensive one-day in-person workshop will be conducted in two locations from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm:

Trenton: Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 120 East State Street, Trenton
New Brunswick: January 31, 2026 – East Jersey Olde Town (Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026)

Following the in-person training, each participant will receive up to two hours of customized consultation to produce their required assignments to receive a certificate of completion recognizing their status as a STORYWALKS guide. A one-hour evaluation will be scheduled via Zoom in late February 2026 for each participant to present their final assignment and complete a short quiz.
A short application is available for completion. Interested individuals are encouraged to complete their application and send it by email to info@revolutionarynj.org by November 21, 2025.
Notifications will be made to the successful applicants by November 25/26, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, feel free to contact us at info@revolutionarynj.org

“Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment” Exhibit
2025-12-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-28 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-05 12:00 - 14:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Exhibition Dates in 120ES Fellowship Hall:

December 23rd 12pm – 2pm
December 26th 12pm – 2pm
December 27th 10am – 4pm
December 28th 2:30 am – 4pm
January 3rd 12pm – 2pm
January 4th 12pm – 2pm
January 5th 12pm – 2pm

About The Exhibition
The American Revolution created dramatic disruptions and opportunities for the people of New Jersey. While much is known about the challenges faced by the leaders of the conflict, most Americans are less familiar with the experiences of ordinary people. We invite you to explore their lives and how their experiences, views, and choices were shaped by their unique circumstances.
New Jersey’s diversity mirrors its Revolutionary narrative. Like today, the state was a rich mix of distinct languages, religions, and cultures. Loyalties were roughly divided between those supporting the Revolution, those opposed, and the rest who were uncommitted. Allegiances bred bitter divisions and deep suspicion, in many ways creating a civil war. By the end of the War, the state suffered more damage than most and endured more violent clashes than any other.
The traveling exhibition explores this tumultuous period through the stories of everyday people under extraordinary circumstances. They urge us to consider how their stories echo through time, and what we can do to fulfill the promises and ideals of the Revolution.
This exhibition is a project of RevolutionNJ, a public/private partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the New Jersey Department of State, and Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, Inc.

Site Tour
2025-12-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-28 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-28 15:30 - 16:30 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Join us for conversation and a walk through the historic First Presbyterian Church and learn about its past, present and future. Meet in the parking lot.

Black Soldiers & The Many Sides of the Revolution
2025-12-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-27 13:30 - 14:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Join Steve Thomas, reenactor, as he shows and tells about the lives of Black soldiers and the many different experiences of people during the Revolutionary War, through stories and songs. Suited for families and children of all ages. Meet Steve in Fellowship Hall.

About Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas is a seasoned historical reenactor and performer who has been bringing America’s past to life since the age of ten. With over 20 years of experience in the living history community, he has appeared in numerous productions for major outlets including Netflix, PBS, and a variety of feature films, where his passion for authenticity and storytelling shines through every performance. In addition to his on-screen and live event work, Steve Thomas of Living History Co. is the founder and director of a national staffing and casting company that recruits and manages professional historical interpreters and reenactors for film, television, museums, and large-scale events across the country. Steve also performs with the renowned Philly Fife and Drum Company, appearing at prestigious venues such as the Union League and events hosted by Fox Sports, among others. Through performance, education, and leadership, Steve continues to preserve and promote America’s rich cultural heritage for audiences nationwide.

Dedication of Revolutionary War Veterans/Washington-Rocheabeau Trail Monument
2025-12-27 13:00 - 13:30 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Join the General Mercer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in dedicating their gift to 120 East State: a marker commemorating the Revolution War veterans buried in the churchyard, as well as the March to Yorktown. We will gather in the parking lot.

Cemetery Talk with Richard Hunter
2025-12-27 14:00 - 15:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Join 120 East state as archaeologist and historian Richard Hunter (Hunter Research, Trenton) offers a presentation and tour of the cemetery of First Presbyterian Church of Trenton. We will begin in Fellowship Hall and head outside. Please wear footwear suitable for uneven ground.

2nd Battle of Trenton Reenactment - Commemoration Ceremony
2025-12-27 15:00 - 16:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
About Commemoration Ceremony
Join 120 East State on East State Street for a brief ceremony commemorating the many Revolutionary War veterans buried in the churchyard, including Col. Johann Rall. The reenactment then continues to Mill Hill Park.

About Battle Reenactment
The second battle takes place between State Street and Mill Hill Park beginning with a short commemorative ceremony at the 1st Presbyterian Church (120 E State Street). The majority of the reenactment takes place in Mill Hill Park, corner of Front and Broad Streets.
Presented by the Old Barracks Museum

Tavern Talks
2025-12-28 12:00 - 14:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
History-curious beer enthusiasts are invited to join friends and strangers in discussing the ideals, opinions and motivations of local citizens as the war for independence uproots their lives. Reenactors representing colonists from various walks of life help you imagine that you are quaffing a brew in a colonial tavern, as neighbors and friends debate around you. It’s a defining moment for the American colonies. Which side will you take? (See the Tavern Talk handbook for more information.)
Hosted by River Horse Brewing and 120 East State. Presented by RevolutionNJ.
$10 entry fee, beer purchase separate. Advance tickets required.

Kenny Bullock Presents: All The Things We Carry Opening Reception
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Camden Fireworks, 1813 South Broadway, Camden, NJ, 08104, United States
Kenny Bullock, one of 120 East State’s esteemed board members, would love to invite you to her upcoming exhibition, all that we carry: an ode to love, struggle, politics, and scholarship, opening January 18 at Camden FireWorks. The show will run through March 8.
Opening night is called The Fugitive Chorus — a live activation that gathers sound, movement, and memory into one shared space. It’s part ceremony, part conversation, part call.
If you come, bring something small to leave in the space — a note, a photo, a piece of fabric, a word. Something that speaks to what you carry or what carries you. Together, these offerings will become part of a growing archive of love, grief, and becoming.

STORYWALKS by Crossroads In-Person Training Session
2026-02-07 09:00 - 17:00 | 120 East State, 120 East State, Trenton, NJ, United States
Do you love New Jersey history, culture, and stories? Interested in learning new skills, exploring your heritage,
and investigating unique New Jersey? If so, apply now for the FREE STORYWALKS training program and become
an ambassador for our community!
Why Become a STORYWALKS Guide?

Celebrate Our History: Help others discover the rich heritage of our community.
Enhance Your Skills: Gain valuable leadership, storytelling, and public speaking skills.
Flexible Opportunities: Work part-time or seasonally while contributing to community engagement.
Connect with People: Meet fellow history enthusiasts and share your love for local culture.

Program Highlights:

In-Depth Training: Engage in workshops covering local history, effective communication, and tour
management.
Interactive Learning: Experience hands-on training through guided tours and practical exercises at local
landmarks.
Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with local historians, cultural organizations, and tourism
professionals.
Certification: Become a certified Local Heritage Tour Guide recognized by the community and tourism
bureaus.

Who Should Apply?

Local History Enthusiasts
Individuals with Strong Communication Skills
Community Advocates
Anyone Passionate About Sharing Our Heritage

TRAINING: KEY DATES

Attend the virtual informational session from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Monday, December 1 (Trenton) and
Thursday, December 4 (New Brunswick)
Attend the one-day in-person training:

Saturday, February 7, 2026 – 120 East State Street, Trenton
Saturday, January 31, 2026 – East Jersey Olde Town, New Brunswick

February: Follow-up assistance (up to two hours) to create final assignment
End of February: One-hour final assignment presentation (virtual) to receive certification.

How to Apply:
1. Visit our website: https://revolutionarynj.org/storywalks
2. Complete the online application form (for Trenton or New Brunswick training)
3. Submit Your Application via email to info@revolutionarynj.org by November 21, 2025
4. Secure your spot and join us in preserving our community’s heritage!
Successful applicants will be notified by November 25/26.
Join Us in Celebrating Our Heritage! Don’t miss this chance to become part of history and inspire others!
Limited spots available—Apply Today! Questions? Email us at info@revolutionarynj.org
