St. Michael’s Church, Trenton, New Jersey 🇺🇸

St. Michael's Church, located at 140 North Warren Street in downtown Trenton, New Jersey, is a founding parish of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey established in 1703. As a historic destination listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this site offers deep roots in American history. You will see a sanctuary built in 1747–1748 with distinctive turrets remaining from an 1810 renovation, designed to resemble Lambeth Palace.

Inside the main sanctuary, you can view two Tiffany stained-glass windows and admire delicate plaster walls. Visiting this historic site lets you explore a rich past. During the American Revolutionary War, the building served as a hospital, and the churchyard was a burial ground for Hessian soldiers. After the war, Alexander Hamilton's two oldest sons attended school here under Reverend William Frazer.

In 1801, delegates ratified the revised 39 Articles of Religion here for the Episcopal Church. Outside in the North Warren churchyard, you can locate the grave of David Brearley—a U.S. Constitution signer marked by a granite slab with Masonic insignia—and the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte's niece. Come experience a diverse community with centuries of stored heritage.

What to see at St. Michael's Church, Trenton, New Jersey

• 1747–1748 sanctuary featuring turrets modeled after Lambeth Palace
• Two Tiffany stained-glass windows inside the main sanctuary
• Grave of U.S. Constitution signer David Brearley marked with Masonic insignia
• Resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte's niece in the North Warren churchyard
• Revolutionary War heritage as a former hospital and Hessian burial ground

Visiting tips

Head to the North Warren Street churchyard to locate the distinct granite grave marker of U.S. Constitution signer David Brearley.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

St. Michael's Church, Trenton, New Jersey is easy to reach on Trenton’s public transport, and pairs naturally with New Jersey State House and Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Trenton travel guide.