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

There’s more to Trinity Church than ... Trinity Church. Learn about all our locations.

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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MusicDecember 28, 2015

Bach at One: 12th Night Festival

In the spring of 2016, the Bach at One series will complete the first presentation of Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music.

This week, as part of Trinity's Twelfth Night: Time's Arrow festival:

J. S. Bach: Toccata in C, BWV 564
J. S. Bach: Cantata BWV 133, Ich freue mich in dir
J. S. Bach: Cantata BWV 7, Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam
FeaturedNovember 23, 2015

Affirming Life and Hope

The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer renewed a long tradition on Sunday November 22, ringing the Bell of Hope outside St. Paul’s Chapel to remember the victims...
FeaturedNovember 23, 2015

Planning a Ministry Building: Chapter 4

Trinity Church Wall Street held the fourth in a series of public conversations---called charettes---on November 21, 2015 to discuss its future parish...

FeaturedNovember 21, 2015

Charette #4

You’re invited to participate in a community conversation about the mission of Trinity and its impact on a new parish building at 68/74 Trinity Place. Your voice is important to this process. Parishioners, staff, Trinity partners, and members of the Lower Manhattan community are all invited to take part in this process. 
FeaturedSeptember 16, 2015

St. Luke’s Chapel, 1935

This archival film, labeled simply “St. Luke’s Chapel, 1935,” was recently digitized. It shows a procession outside St. Luke’s Chapel in Greenwich...

FeaturedSeptember 11, 2015

Learning War and Reconciliation

The Rev. David Peters, winner of Trinity’s Reconciliation Preaching Prize, preached at the Mass for Peace and Reconciliation on September 11, 2015, in...

History and ArchivesSeptember 10, 2015

9/11: The First 12 Months

St. Paul’s Chapel, which became a 24/7 relief center following the attacks on the World Trade Center September 11, 2001, remains to this day a sacred...

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