Image credit: Altar Window, Trinity Church
Title: Tour of the Trinity Church Archive
Date & Time: November 11th, 3:00 PM
Capacity: 15
Duration: 90 minutes
Admission: Free!
Location: 89 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006
Join Trinity Church’s archivist, Kathryn Hurwitz, in exploring the archives of one of New York’s oldest religious institutions. Learn about the pirates, presidents, peppercorns and beached whales that have left their mark on the church and its archives. Housing over 2,000 linear feet of records, Trinity’s archives are particularly valuable for genealogical research and offer a window into 18th century New York.
Please RSVP before November 6th in order for your name to be passed along to the churches’ security system.
This is an in-person event limited to 15 ART Members. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.
In the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. An ART staff member will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.
ABOUT
The Trinity Church Archives tell the story of the parish from its founding to today. The Archives preserve, protect, and make available records of enduring value with the goal of promoting the mission and ministry of our church. The Archives house more than 2,000 linear feet of records generated by the parish. In addition to documenting Trinity’s activities and growth, the records provide information pertinent to the history of New York City and the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
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