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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FeaturedOctober 30, 2016

St. Paul's 250: Prayer Service

The prayer service will include invitees from Lower Manhattan’s 1766 faith communities as well as local dignitaries. In addition, an original print of the first sermon preached on October 30, 1766, will be on display and special music from NOVUS NY.
Special Music:
Ubi Caritas, Maurice Duruflé
I am the Rose of Sharon, William Billings
Pilgrim’s Hymn, Stephen Paulus
Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit, arr. William L. Dawson
Ashokan Farewell, Jay Ungar
FeaturedOctober 30, 2016

St. Paul's 250: Historical Lecture

All are invited to this lecture by acclaimed historian Dr. Kenneth Jackson, former Vestryman and the Jacques Barzun Professor of History and the Social Sciences at Columbia University. “A City and a Church: The Remarkable History of St. Paul’s Chapel and the Streets Beyond the Doors”

Columbia 200 celebration
History and ArchivesAugust 24, 2016

King's College Cornerstone Laid

In August 1756, the cornerstone was laid for King’s College, now known as Columbia University. The new school was built on land granted by Trinity in 1754, but Trinity’s relationship to the school started much earlier than that.
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

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