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From the Historian: William Payne Blake
Dear Trinity Church and friends, William Payne Blake was born July 23, 1846, the son of Edward Blake and Mary Morton
July 22, 2025
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From the Historian: George Lewis Ruffin Jr.
Dear Trinity Church and friends, George Lewis Ruffin Jr. was born March 23, 1867, the youngest son of historic figures, George
May 13, 2025
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From the Historian: Updates on exhibits in the tunnel
Dear Trinity Church and friends, I’d like to share a “Come and See” exhibit update. As you may remember, following
April 9, 2025
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From the Historian: Like a Beautiful Quilt
Dear Trinity Church and friends, How do we tell the stories of those who are seemingly invisible? Imagine the people
February 26, 2025
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From the Historian: A window inspired by a painting
Dear Trinity Church and friends, On the lower north wall of Trinity Church, you will find “Faith”, a stained glass
January 29, 2025
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From the Historian: Lucy Rice Woods
Dear Trinity Church and friends, The next time you enter the Parish House, make your way past the front desk
November 12, 2024
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From the Historian: Stanley James Van Tassell
Dear Trinity Church and friends, You never know where a journey will take you. This journey began by researching a
August 13, 2024
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From the Historian: Samuel E. Courtney
Dear Trinity Church and friends, When Dr. Samuel E. Courtney wed Lilla Davis on October 21, 1896, at Trinity Church,
July 9, 2024
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From the Historian: A Man of Vision: Mark Rene DeMortie
Dear Trinity Church and friends, Imagine, if you will, June 22, 1898, as the bride made her way down the
June 18, 2024
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From the Historian: A Story of Fine Tailoring: John H. Lewis
Dear Trinity Church and friends, The more I learn about John Henry Lewis (1846-1918), the more of an enigma he
May 7, 2024