The New Jersey Black Heritage Trail unveiled a new marker on Wednesday recognizing 11 enslaved people who once lived and worked at the historic William Trent House.

Over 300 years ago, enslaved individuals Yaff, Joan, Bob, Dick, Nanny, Tom, Bossin, Julius, Harry, Pedro, and Cupid lived and worked on merchant and land owner William Trent ’s plantation, Synatra Smith , the trail’s project manager, said.

“The marker honoring the enslaved individuals who labored at the William Trent House reflects the specific goal of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail as stated in the legislation, ‘to promote awareness and appreciation of Black history, heritage, and culture,’” said Smith.

The trail is one of the New Jersey Historical Commission’s programs and was established in September 2022 to hi

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