File contains three programs for the First, Second and Third Annual W.C.T.U. County Conventions, 1910, 1911 & 1912. Also a copy of a newspaper article from 1956 about the 47th Annual County Convention held in Trenton.
Two booklets published by the Hastings County Historical Society reproducing an article taken from the first directory of the County of Hastings, 1860-1861 published by Mackenzie Bowell, the Intelligencer Office, Belleville, Canada West, 1860. In the early part of the Nineteenth Century, the village at the mouth of the Trent River was known as Trent Port.
A map of the City of Belleville (with Trenton inset) featured in the September 20, 1961 issue of the Ontario Intelligencer. The map features houses that were open that week for viewing. At the bottom are sponsors of the map.
File contains miscellaneous newspaper clippings and photographs relating to aspects of Trenton's history including education, sports, the construction of CFB Trenton and industrial development.
File contains miscellaneous newspaper clippings and photographs relating to aspects of Trenton's history including education, sports, the construction of CFB Trenton and industrial development.
File contains clippings of local newspaper articles about local churches generally with Christian faith based backgrounds, that do charitable work to promote a sense of goodwill in their communities.
File contains the July 2, 1880 issue of the Daily Intelligencer which recounts the celebration of Trenton's inauguration as a town on Dominion Day, 1880. Includes a brief account of the growth and development of the community.
File contains two printed brochures produced by the Trenton Business and Professional Women's Club of District 11, entitled “Highlight Brochure and did you know,” which provide historical highlights of Trenton and its environs from Champlain's visit to the area in 1615 to 1959.
File contains a newspaper clipping regarding plans to revive Fireman's Day, a local firetruck race and competition in Trenton in 1957. Also present are newspaper articles regarding the official opening of the new Trenton Fire Hall in June, 1968.
File contains a number of newspaper articles about the Trenton Town Council. There are many articles discussing local politics, and politicians, such as; Former Trenton Mayor Ross Burtt, and others.
File contains a printed booklet entitled “The Evolution of Trenton Ontario,” published in 1913, providing a history of the community from the late 18th century, its incorporation as a town, and the industrial and commercial development of the centre. Also present are several newspaper articles concerning Trenton's evolution into a town in 1880.
File contains a newspaper article concerning the early history of Trenton, formerly Trent Port, from ca. 1615-1834. Includes a reproduction of a sketch of the settlement as it appeared in the 1830s.
File contains a newspaper clipping dated 13 August 1888 concerning the cancellation of Hon. Sir Mackenzie Bowell's wedding. Also contains a newspaper advertisement of an upcoming steamer excursion from Trenton to Napanee on the steamer 'Quinte'.