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. 

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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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History and ArchivesMarissa MaggsMay 21, 2020

War and Remembrance in Trinity Churchyard

On Monday, the nation pauses for Memorial Day, to remember the individuals who died in service of the country’s armed forces. While many veterans are interred in Trinity parish cemeteries, fewer are buried here who died while serving. General Richard Montgomery and Captain James Lawrence are two notable exceptions.
FeaturedJanuary 8, 2020

A Very Quick Look At Trinity’s Rejuvenation

Rejuvenation closed the nave of Trinity Church from May 2018 until Christmas Eve 2019. Colin Winterbottom photographed the entire process and invites us to watch 19 months of work displayed in a video that runs a little more than a minute.
1870 Harper's Weekly Cover
History and ArchivesFrom the ArchivesDecember 28, 2019

New Years in Old New York

Before Times Square on New Year's, there was Trinity Church Wall Street
FeaturedOctober 18, 2019

Awaiting the Return of the High Altar

The High Altar of Trinity Church Wall Street dates back more than 140 years, but has not been used for worship for almost half a century. When it returns to New York after rejuvenation, the altar will be placed in a new position.
History and ArchivesFrom the ArchivesMay 4, 2018

Commemorating Ascension Day

A look back on Ascension Day 1846 when the third (and current) Trinity Church building was consecrated

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