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COMMUNITY EVENTS

From historical tours to cultural celebrations, Mercer Cemetery brings Trenton’s stories to life. Join us for unique events in the heart of the city.

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Past Events

  • Seeds of Liberty
    Seeds of Liberty
    Sat, Jun 06
    Jun 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Please join us for a tour of Mercer Cemetery, the Mill Hill Garden Tour, the William Trent House, and the Old Barracks. Free transportation from place to place is available and open to all! Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Spirits of the Civil War: A Guided Twilight Tour
    Spirits of the Civil War: A Guided Twilight Tour
    Feb 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Spirits of the Civil War: A Guided Twilight Tour
  • Victorian Horticulture & Tree Canopy Workshop
    Victorian Horticulture & Tree Canopy Workshop
    Feb 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – Feb 21, 2026, 11:00 PM
    Discover the rare "Rural Cemetery" landscape and our 180-year-old tree collection.

ABOUT US

Established in 1843 as New Jersey’s first non-sectarian cemetery, Mercer Cemetery at Trenton is a historic 'rural cemetery' and greenspace. We are dedicated to preserving the stories and monuments of the 4,000 individuals who helped build our capital city.

ADDRESS

43 South Clinton Ave Trenton, NJ 08609

 

PO 457 Titusville, NJ 08560

 

mercercemeterytrenton@gmail.com

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