Historic Trenton Masonic Temple

10/24/2026

It is always nice to see the connections between our Founding Fathers and our Masonic Fraternity. History was written in our City as well and the Masons were a part of it.

09/03/2026

Working here at the "Old Temple" today and came across some photos of the ceremony celebrating its 200th year back in 1993. It is always such a pleasure to be able to share the history of this and our main building with you all.

There are not that many building still around from the 1700's so we are always happy to be able to share our history. This building was built in 1793 and eventually moved in 1912 to the corner of the property to make way for the new building.

09/01/2026

Seems like this could be a great time! Our friends at the Old Barracks are trying something new!

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You are invited to step back in time on Friday, September 18th, at 7:00 PM, as the Old Barracks Museum transforms into an 18th-century tavern for Tavern Night. Enjoy savory hors d’oeuvres and an open b**r and w**e bar, all while immersing yourself in a night of historic revelry! Share drinks, play games, and learn dance steps to popular colonial tunes with ladies and gentlemen from the period.⁠
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Purchase your tickets!: https://barracks.org/event/tavern-night/

Thank you to our Major sponsors, Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C., and Saul Ewing, LLP, and our Tavern Keeper Sponsors, Gregory Davis & Sarah Kalmanovsky, John O’Sullivan. Pati and Will Githens, Sally Lane, and The Ladies of History.⁠
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Made possible by funds from the Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Photo Credit: WMB Photo

08/27/2026

This is going to be a night to remember! The Historic Trenton Masonic Temple is hosting a Gala Event in honor of its 100th Anniversary! The Capital Philharmonic will be providing the music for the night, and 207 Main Catering will be providing the meal.

There are sponsorships available to show your support of this amazing building and its history here in Trenton. We have hosted countless weddings and celebrations over the years and now it is our turn to shine.

Tickets are only available from Eventbrite and here is the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-trenton-masonic-temple-100-year-gala-tickets-1992655183294

(Please be sure to indicate which of the main courses you want to reserve for your dinner when you order the tickets.)

If you have any questions, please reach out to the office and we will assist you. [email protected]

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July to Everyone!

06/30/2026

06/02/2026

Going back through the archive and found this gem from 2014. If there is one universal truth about our building it is that the acoustics are amazing and never fail to impress!

05/13/2026

A nice night here at the Trenton Temple as we host the second lecture in our Spring Lecture series with Robert Fanelli as he presents his book, "Lydia's Tale."⁠ Our friends at the Old Barracks are working diligently to get their building up and running but in the meantime we are pleased to be able to help them in their mission to bring history to life.
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In “Lydia’s Tale,” Robert Fanelli shares the story of Lydia Darragh, whose actions are said to have saved George Washington’s army from a devastating ambush. Using genealogical sources, legal documents, and other correspondence, Fanelli reveals for the first time the life and experiences of this remarkable heroine of the American Revolution. ⁠
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This lecture will be held at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple at 100 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ 08608.⁠ Parking will be available in parking lot 1 next to the Old Barracks Museum⁠
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All proceeds go towards supporting the Old Barracks Museum and its mission.⁠ Thank you to Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey and Hunter Research for sponsoring this event.

Robert N. Fanelli is a founding member of the Washington Crossing Revolutionary War Round Table. He serves as a Trustee of the Swan Historical Foundation, which owns the excellent collection of revolutionary war artifacts on display in the museum of the Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey.

He is particularly interested in Pennsylvania’s role in the American Revolution, and has lived most of his life along the flanks of Edge Hill, site of an encounter between the American and British armies on December 7, 1777. He is the author of Lydia’s Tale: The Mystery of Lydia Darragh, Irish Quaker, Patriot Spy and a frequent contributor to The Journal of the American Revolution.

05/08/2026

Are you ready for this amazing experience? Be sure to get tickets early as this one always sells out fast!

04/23/2026

Join us for an elegant and memorable evening at the Old Barracks Museum’s First Annual Gala Fundraiser on Friday, June 26, 2026, a formal dinner held at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple.

This inaugural gala will bring together supporters, community leaders, and history enthusiasts to celebrate the legacy and future of the Old Barracks Museum.

The evening will feature a seated dinner and special program highlighting the Museum’s preservation efforts and the upcoming opening of a new exhibit in July 2026. Proceeds from the gala will directly benefit the Old Barracks Museum, supporting its mission to preserve, interpret, and share one of New Jersey’s most significant historic sites.

We invite you to join us for this milestone occasion as we honor the past and invest in the museum’s future.

Purchase tickets: https://barracks.org/event/gala-2026/