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.

Trinity Church

St. Paul's Chapel

Trinity Commons

The Retreat Center

Uptown Cemetery

Rectors

The monument marking the grave of Alexander Hamilton

Cemetery & Churchyards

Famous Members

9/11

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

Alexander Hamilton

Visit the gravesite of Trinity’s most famous parishioner

Handel’s Messiah

In a city full of Messiah concerts, ours is "the gold standard”

Trinity’s Pipe Organs

A multiyear renovation project nears the finish line

Jazz Icons

World-renowned musicians play at Trinity

Woman pulls an archival box off of full storage shelves

History & Archive

FeaturedMay 15, 2020

Alexander Hamilton and Trinity: A Third Century and Counting

Take a tour of the Trinity churchyard, with information on the most famous person buried there, Alexander Hamilton,

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.

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.

George Washington at St. Paul's Chapel by Jennie Augusta Brownscomb

History and ArchivesFrom the ArchivesJuly 1, 2019

George Washington’s 1789 Inauguration

An account of George Washington's first inauguration in 1789

FeaturedFebruary 5, 2019

Book Talk: David Blight, author of Frederick Douglass, Prophet of Freedom

Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom Book Talk with Author David Blight

The voice of Frederick Douglass has never been more relevant or necessary.
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History and Archives Lynn GoswickAugust 10, 2018

Yes, There is Treasure Underneath Trinity Church

As Trinity Church rejuvenation continues, items more than a century old are being found.

Former campers and counselors, including Anne Clarke-Raysor (front left), explore the grounds of the Trinity Retreat Center.

FeaturedAugust 2, 2018

Campers Reconnect and Swap Memories

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

Faith EducationAugust 17, 2017

Expansive Language in Liturgy

From time to time Trinity Church expands the language used in worship services to evoke images that invite worshippers to think of God in creative ways. Rather than refer to God as “He,” for example, Trinity might call God “She” or “Holy One of Blessing.”