On February 16, 1786, James Monroe—almost thirty years prior to becoming President of the United States—was married at Trinity Church by Trinity’s then-rector, Benjamin Moore. Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright, were married at Trinity after having met while Monroe served on the Continental Congress, which met in New York, our newly founded nation’s capital at that time. Monroe would later serve two terms as President of the United States from 1817 to 1825. #trinityhistory #archives

Originally opened in 1881 by the Trinity Church Association in order to “further the education of young men and women who had left school too soon,” (Dix VI, 409) the night school was so successful that it was taken over by the Vestry in 1882. The school was prosperous and successful through the end of the 19th century, teaching both men and women English, math, bookkeeping, drawing, telegraphy, and business. A public night school opened nearby in the early 20th century, rendering the Trinity Night School no longer necessary, and it was closed in 1911. #trinityhistory

Interim Archivist Joe Lapinski at today's #popupexhibit about the Montgomery Monument. Fun fact : he's standing in front of Tamid's Torah ark and the Advent wreath #aronkodesh #adventwreath #trinityhistory

First Lady Akie Abe of Japan, right, visits the grave of Eliza Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton, with the Rev. Dr. William Lupfer, Rector of Trinity Church, and Mrs. Kimiko Lupfer. During her visit, the First Lady also prayed at Trinity Church and in the 9/11 Chapel of Remembrance inside St. Paul’s Chapel. #trinityhistory

Monday morning autumn churchyard vibes#trinityhistory

Did Dr. Lupfer's sermon for St. Paul's 250th anniversary last as long as the Rev. Auchmuty's did back in 1766? #spc250 #lowermanhattan #trinityhistory

The spire of WTC 1 is lit up in honor of St. Paul's Chapel 250th Anniversary #spc250 #trinityhistory #lowermanhattan

The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer follows in the footsteps of the Rev. Auchmuty, who preached the opening sermon in St. Paul's Chapel 250 years today! #spc250 #trinityhistory (at Capilla de San Pablo)