Birmingham 250

WTGC Celebrates America 250 By Lynn Grillo | Photos by Jeff Tryon, Rick Lazarick, and George McElrath Sometimes the best stories begin with an unexpected twist. As temperatures soared past 100 degrees on July 3, it quickly became clear that Birmingham Park was not the place to spend an afternoon outdoors. Thanks to the quick cooperation of the West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company, the celebration was swiftly relocated to the Fire House ballroom, where history came alive in co

Due to the extreme heat forecast for Friday, July 3, our Remember George Washington's March to Trenton celebration has moved indoors to the West Trenton Fire House. Stay cool while stepping back into one of the most fascinating moments of the Revolutionary War. Meet a Revolutionary War reenactor and discover what happened at Birmingham Park in Ewing on the historic night of December 26, 1776, when George Washington divided his army during the Trenton campaign. Bring the famil

Photos by George McElrath The West Trenton Garden Club kicked off the first Birmingham Park Spring Cleaning Day on March 11, 2026, and the results were impressive. Ten volunteers gathered to begin preparing the park for the growing season. In just two hours, the group made remarkable progress and demonstrated the spirit of teamwork that defines our club. Volunteers worked to prepare all of the front garden beds, clearing winter debris and refreshing the area with new mulch. T

This summer marks a big moment in our nation’s history — the 250th anniversary of American independence — and the West Trenton Garden Club is joining in the celebration!