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.

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The People

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

Rectors

The monument marking the grave of Alexander Hamilton

Cemetery & Churchyards

Eliza Hamilton (cropped)

Famous Members

Historical Highlights

We were founded in 1697. A look at the role we’ve played at key moments in our country’s history.
9/11

9/11

How St. Paul’s Chapel endured as a beacon of hope 

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FeaturedMay 26, 2016

Archbishop Tutu at St. Paul’s Chapel

The 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, has always made regular appearances in New York City during decades of partnership with...

MusicMay 25, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:

Prelude
BWV 177 – Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
BWV 161 – Komm, du süße Todesstunde
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street & Trinity Baroque Orchestra
Julian Wachner, conductor



MusicMay 24, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:

Prelude
BWV 35 – Geist und Seele wird verwirret
BWV 55 – Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street & Trinity Baroque Orchestra
Julian Wachner, conductor
MusicMay 23, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:

Prelude
BWV 102 – Herr, deine Augen sehen nach dem Glauben
BWV 113 – Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street & Trinity Baroque Orchestra
Julian Wachner, conductor

MusicMay 18, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:

Prelude
BWV 172 – Ershallet ihr lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten!
BWV 195 – Dem Gerechten muß das Licht
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street & Trinity Baroque Orchestra
Julian Wachner, conductor
St. Paul's Chapel (and a pedestrian walkway over Broadway) in 1866, one hundred years after the chapel was completed.
History and ArchivesMay 13, 2016

May 14, 1764: Foundation Stone of St. Paul's Chapel

The foundation stone of St. Paul's Chapel was laid on May 14, 1764 on what was then called "The Broadway." The first services were held over two years later, on October 30, 1766. This fall, St. Paul's Chapel will celebrate its 250th anniversary.
MusicMay 11, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:

Prelude
BWV 173 – Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut
BWV 169 – Gott soll allein mein Herze haben
BWV 45 – Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street & Trinity Baroque Orchestra
Julian Wachner, conductor

MusicMay 4, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:
Prelude
BWV 184 – Erwünschtes Freudenlicht
BWV 139 – Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott
BWV 180 – Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street & Trinity Baroque Orchestra
Julian Wachner, conductor
MusicApril 27, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:
Felix Mendelssohn – Sonata in A Major, op. 65, no. 3
BWV 138 Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz
BWV 187 Es wartet alles auf dich
Trinity Baroque Orchestra and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Julian Wachner, conductor
MusicApril 20, 2016

Bach at One

In the spring of 2016, Trinity’s ever-popular Bach at One series (Wednesdays at 1pm in St. Paul’s Chapel), will complete the presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week:
J. S. Bach – Passacaglia in C Minor, BWV 582
BWV 71 Gott ist mein König
BWV 69 Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele
BWV 50 Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft
BWV 108 Es ist euch gut, daß ich hingehe
Trinity Baroque Orchestra and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Julian Wachner, conductor

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