History Ministry Docent Tours –  July 2016

Trinity historians will conduct tours of Trinity each Sunday in July at 11:30 am. Each tour will last about 45 minutes and will begin in the Narthex (entry vestibule). Children are welcome, but need to be accompanied by an adult.

Each tour guide will have his/her own focus, but generally these tours of Trinity Church on the New Haven Green will focus on a general history of the building whose cornerstone was set in 1814 with the building completed by the end of 1815 and consecrated in early 1816. The contrast of Trinity’s building style as compared to that of Center Church, both designed by the architect Ithiel Town, will be the springboard to the tour. We will then go inside to see the variety of interior nave (sanctuary) elements from its Tiffany windows to its three distinctive altars.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Sunday, July 3rd Guide:  Ray Chappell
Sunday, July 10th Guide: Ray Chappell
Sunday, July 17th Guide: Joe Dzeda
Sunday, July 24th Guide: Neil Olsen
Sunday, July 31st Guide: Peg Chambers

Note: Docent led tours are offered on a scheduled basis in June and July — see the events calendar for times.  At other times, a tour can be arranged by request.  Contact Peg Chambers, Chair of Trinity History Ministry.