The name Mill Hill refers to central New Jersey's first industrial site, a mill, erected in 1679, at the southeast corner of the present Broad Street crossing of the Assunpink Creek. Mill Hill and its wooden mill were among the holdings of the first settler in the vicinity of Trenton, Mahlon Stacy, a Quaker who arrived in North America in 1678. The mill was destroyed in a flood.
Mill Hill became famous in the late 18th century for being the site of the Second Battle of Trenton, a battle many historians consider the turning point in the American Revolutionary War. The battle took place on January 2, 1777, in what is now Mill Hill Park. Every year, this battle is re-enacted during Patriots Week in Trenton. Mill Hill remained relatively undeveloped during the first decades of the 19th century. During this time it was not yet part of the City of Trenton. In 1840, the entire area was incorporated as South Trenton and then into the City of Trenton in 1851. The name Mill Hill was applied to the area at least as early as 1821.
Mill Hill Park is one of the premiere public open spaces in Downtown Trenton. It serves the recreational needs not only of Mill Hill residents, but also of downtown workers and visitors.
Features include a creek-side amphitheater, walking paths, a large open lawn area and a plaza located between the historic Douglass House and the Mill Hill Playhouse (home to the Passage Theater).
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Passage Theatre Company is committed to the creation and production of socially relevant new plays and community devised arts programming that transforms the lives of individuals and community.
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The Mill Hill Saloon is located on the corner of Broad St and Market St in the historic Mill Hill neighborhood in Trenton NJ. We specialize in craft brews, quality food and top notch entertainment. We are both the Diva and the Dive.
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Our mission is simple. We'll provide you with excellent food, drinks, entertainment and service ... and we'll look good doing it.
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he Trenton Pork Roll Festival of New Jersey will feature both classic and innovative culinary creations using Trenton’s finest pork roll. Nowhere else will you find this level of pork roll cooking creativity, with special recipes made just for this event! Trenton Social has hosted four hugely successful festivals, and this year is set to exceed them all.
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Courthouse Cafe & Catering serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our food is so reasonably priced, you'll be emboldened to treat your friends. Delicious eats you can afford. Parties of any size can easily be seated at Courthouse Cafe & Catering.
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The Covello family is happy when their customers are happy. The Covello philosophy: serving quality food as well as a prolific array of pizzas made fresh all day keeps ‘em comin’ back again, and again, and again.
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The park was recently renovated to include an improved playground, ornamental iron fencing, a rehabilitated basketball court, increased seating areas and enhanced landscaping.
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