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

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 

All Visit & History Content

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History and ArchivesAugust 15, 2016

Video Tour: Hamilton at Trinity

Many people know that Alexander Hamilton is buried at Trinity Church—but few realize that, in his life, he was an active and vital part of the Trinity...

Detail of the board from the Rector's cope
FeaturedAugust 5, 2016

Restoring the Rector's Cope

What do you do when your parish’s frontals and vestments begin to show signs of wear and tear? They can be replaced—or repaired.
History and ArchivesFrom the ArchivesJune 30, 2016

The Founding Fathers at Trinity

Many of the founders of the independent United States in the 18th century had connections to Trinity Church Wall Street
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

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