Exterior of the north side of Trinity Church, looking up at its steeple through green leaves as the sun streams through.

Visit & History

Before the first bell rang on Wall Street, before the Statue of Liberty stood watch over New York Harbor, before Alexander Hamilton wrote his way to revolution, Trinity Church was established at the heart of a burgeoning city — and nation. More than three centuries later, we’re still serving our parish. Visit us to explore our past and present. 

The Places

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The People

Read about the priests and parishioners who have shaped our story.

Historical Highlights

We were founded in 1697. A look at the role we’ve played at key moments in our country’s history.
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John Watts, Jr. monument
FeaturedJames MelchiorreJuly 25, 2023

John Watts, Jr. and Trinity

A summary of the life of John Watts, Jr. whose monument stands in the south churchyard of Trinity Church Wall Street
Albert Gallatin painting by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1803, oil on canvas
FeaturedLisa JaycoxJuly 12, 2023

Albert Gallatin and Trinity Church

Albert Gallatin, born Abraham Alphonse Albert Gallatin and buried in the north churchyard at Trinity Church, spent nearly 70 years shaping America.
George Washington in Lower Manhattan
FeaturedMarissa MaggsJuly 2, 2023

Hercules Mulligan and Trinity

The story of Hercules Mulligan, a Trinity Church member, who worked for the independence of the United States.
A painting of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor with a black dress and brown background
FeaturedLisa JaycoxJune 27, 2023

The Mrs. Astor and Trinity Church

In the center of Trinity Church's north churchyard, a singular pinnacle rises above the stone grave markers and green shrubbery. Designed by architect Thomas Nash, the Astor Cross was erected in 1914 in memory of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, the fabled arbiter of New York society known as “Lina” to her friends, and as "The" Mrs. Astor to everyone else.
Engraving of Robert Fulton; New York Public Library
FeaturedJames MelchiorreJune 2, 2023

Robert Fulton: More than the Steamboat

Robert Fulton, an engineer, technologist, and businessman known for his commercial steamboat business, is one of the famous persons whose final resting place is the Trinity Churchyard.
Exterior of St. Paul's Chapel
FeaturedJames MelchiorreOctober 13, 2022

The Two Pauls at St. Paul's Chapel

The Apostle Paul is the namesake of St. Paul's Chapel and is represented by two statues, one very old and one quite new.

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