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Trinity Church (Newport, Rhode Island)

May 07, 2024

Trinity Church, on Queen Anne Square in Newport, Rhode Island, is a historic parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Founded in 1698, it is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state. In the mid 18th century, the church was home to the largest Anglican congregation in New England.[3]

Trinity Church
Front view of church and steeple
LocationQueen Anne Square, Newport, Rhode Island
Coordinates41°29′15″N 71°18′50″W / 41.48750°N 71.31389°W / 41.48750; -71.31389
Built1726/1698
ArchitectRichard Munday
Architectural styleGeorgian
Part ofNewport Historic District (ID68000001[1])
NRHP reference No.68000004
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 24, 1968[1]
Designated NHLNovember 24, 1968[2]
Designated NHLDCPNovember 24, 1968

The current Georgian building was designed by architect Richard Munday and constructed in 1725–26. It one of the largest extant 18th century New England churches and has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1968.[4]

History edit

The Newport, Rhode Island congregation began to gather about 1698. When Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont was investigating charges of the infractions of the Navigation Acts in Rhode Island, he requested that the Board of Trade send a minister from England to Rhode Island. The first church structure was built in 1700.

The present church building was constructed in 1725–26, designed by local builder Richard Munday, who based his designs on those that he had seen that Sir Christopher Wren had used in London churches in the late 17th century. The church's design is very similar to that of Old North Church in Boston. Trinity, however, was built entirely of wood. It is believed to be the only church building with its three-tiered wineglass pulpit remaining in its original position in the center of the aisle, in front of the altar. The building was enlarged in 1762, but otherwise retains its original character with box pews.

In 1733, Dean George Berkeley donated the first organ, whose wooden case, decorated with the Crown of England and the mitres of the archbishops of Canterbury and York, survives in place. The first organist was Charles Theodore Pachelbel, son of the famous German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel.

The church was used as a garrison church by the British Army in 1776–1779. Local oral tradition reports that George Washington attended services there in 1781. The Chevalier de Ternay, the French admiral who died in December 1780, is buried in the churchyard.

Also interred here is Dr. Sylvester Gardiner, who in 1753 purchased an immense tract of Maine wilderness where he founded what is now the city of Gardiner. Many members of the Vanderbilt family attended the church when summering in Newport.

Historical architect, Norman Isham, restored several parts of the church in the 1920s. The church has been seen in several films, including Amistad, Moonrise Kingdom and Evening. The burial service for former Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell was held at the church in January 2009.

The Rev. Canon Timothy Watt became Rector of the Parish in July, 2020.

Notable clergy edit

Notable organists edit

Notable parishioners edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "Trinity Church (Newport)". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
  3. ^ R.I.), Trinity Church (Newport; Mason, George Champlin (1890). Annals of Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island. 1698-1821. G.C. Mason. p. 103.
  4. ^ Kalman, Harold (1976). Pioneer Churches. McClelland and Stewart. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-7710-2700-0.

Further reading edit

Gallery edit

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    1886 engraving
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    1920 postcard
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    1970 photo

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largest extant 18th century New England churches and has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1968 4 Contents 1 History 2 Notable clergy 3 Notable organists 4 Notable parishioners 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading 8 Gallery 9 External linksHistory editThe Newport Rhode Island congregation began to gather about 1698 When Richard Coote 1st Earl of Bellomont was investigating charges of the infractions of the Navigation Acts in Rhode Island he requested that the Board of Trade send a minister from England to Rhode Island The first church structure was built in 1700 The present church building was constructed in 1725 26 designed by local builder Richard Munday who based his designs on those that he had seen that Sir Christopher Wren had used in London churches in the late 17th century The church s design is very similar to that of Old North Church in Boston Trinity however was built entirely of wood It is believed to be the only church building with its three tiered wineglass pulpit remaining in its original position in the center of the aisle in front of the altar The building was enlarged in 1762 but otherwise retains its original character with box pews In 1733 Dean George Berkeley donated the first organ whose wooden case decorated with the Crown of England and the mitres of the archbishops of Canterbury and York survives in place The first organist was Charles Theodore Pachelbel son of the famous German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel The church was used as a garrison church by the British Army in 1776 1779 Local oral tradition reports that George Washington attended services there in 1781 The Chevalier de Ternay the French admiral who died in December 1780 is buried in the churchyard Also interred here is Dr Sylvester Gardiner who in 1753 purchased an immense tract of Maine wilderness where he founded what is now the city of Gardiner Many members of the Vanderbilt family attended the church when summering in Newport Historical architect Norman Isham restored several parts of the church in the 1920s The church has been seen in several films including Amistad Moonrise Kingdom and Evening The burial service for former Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell was held at the church in January 2009 The Rev Canon Timothy Watt became Rector of the Parish in July 2020 Notable clergy editThe Rev George Berkeley The Rev Theodore Dehon The Rev James Honyman The Rev Jeremiah Leaming The Rev Walter Lowrie The Rev Lauriston L Scaife The Rev Dr Francis VintonNotable organists editCharles Theodore Pachelbel William SelbyNotable parishioners editJohn Jacob Astor VI Thomas Breese U S Navy chaplain Battle of Lake Erie Rear Admiral Henry E Eccles Silvester Gardiner Rear Admiral Stephen B Luce George Champlin Mason Sr Clement Clarke Moore Vice President of the United States Levi Morton Richard Munday Claiborne Pell Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Commodore Matthew C Perry Vice Admiral William S Pye Colonel Henry Sherburne colonel Admiral Raymond Spruance Gilbert Stuart George P Wetmore Cornelius Vanderbilt IISee also edit nbsp United States portal nbsp Rhode Island portal nbsp Architecture portal nbsp Christianity portal List of National Historic Landmarks in Rhode Island National Register of Historic Places listings in Newport County Rhode IslandReferences edit a b National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service January 23 2007 Trinity Church Newport National Historic Landmark summary listing National Park Service Retrieved February 21 2008 R I Trinity Church Newport Mason George Champlin 1890 Annals of Trinity Church Newport Rhode Island 1698 1821 G C Mason p 103 Kalman Harold 1976 Pioneer Churches McClelland and Stewart p 95 ISBN 978 0 7710 2700 0 Further reading editHattendorf John B 2001 Semper Eadem A History of Trinity Church in Newport 1698 2000 Newport R I The Church ISBN 0 9706507 0 1 Gallery edit nbsp 1886 engraving nbsp 1920 postcard nbsp 1970 photoExternal links edit 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