Step into History on this Tour of Brooklyn's Oldest German Catholic Parish!
Take a tour of the Parish of Most Holy Trinity - St. Mary,
one of Brooklyn's most beautiful and historic churches.
“Francie thought it was the most beautiful church in Brooklyn. It was made of old gray stone and had twin spires that rose cleanly into the sky, high above the tallest tenements. Inside, the high vaulted ceilings, narrow deepset stained-glass windows and elaborately carved altars made it a miniature cathedral.”
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
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Explore the oldest German Catholic parish
in Brooklyn on this tour of the beautiful and historic Church of Most
Holy Trinity - St. Mary in the eastern part of Williamsburg. On this tour, we'll explore the church, which
was built in 1885 as "The German Cathedral" and share fascinating
stories about the German-speaking immigrants who worshiped here and
lived in the heart of Brooklyn's German Town. We'll explore the
beauty of the sanctuary and its unique architectural features, and then
venture up into the towers, down into the crypt, and even take a peek
into the rathskeller basement of the rectory where clergy once
entertained guests. We'll also reflect on the Irish heritage of the
congregation, highlighting its pre-Civil War beginnings and share the
stories of more recent immigrant groups that have worshiped at the
church over time.
Schedule a Group Tour: This tour is available for private groups during the day on most weekdays and some weekend days. Please contact us at info@urbanoyster.com or (347) 903-8687 for details and to make your group reservation. Admission for Group Tours: Flat fee of $400 for groups of up to 20 people. Beyond 20 people, $20 for each additional person with a limit of 30. A portion of the proceeds will support the Tower Fund which helps maintain the steeples of the historic church. Tour Partners: Special thanks to the Parish of Most Holy Trinity - St. Mary for welcoming us into their church and for sharing the history of their congregation with us.
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Group Tour Inquiry
This tour is available for private groups. Please contact us by making a private tour inquiry by clicking here or by contacting us directly at info@urbanoyster.com or by phone at (347) 903-8687. Get a Taste for What You'll See Check out the Parish's virtual tour of the church. Interested in a public tour?
We offer a special annual Holiday-Themed Tour of the Church that is open to the public. We also plan on giving periodic public tours of the church. Please stay tuned to our e-newsletter for updates. Related Blog Posts: Urban Oyster's Holidays (2010): Church Tours, Christmas Lights, and a Banya Feliz Navidad from East Williamsburg: La Marqueta, Holly Trolley, and Our Church Tour A family that went to this church in the 19th century: Brooklyn and the American Dream in the 1880s: One Family's Story, Part One 
Photo Credits: Special thanks to Jennifer Strader Photography (the far left & far right on the top), the Church of Most Holy Trinity - St. Mary (the two middle photos at the top), & Photographer Sean Eno (the photo of people taking pictures).
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