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When someone receives the keys to a city, it's usually because that person is an important visitor or a hero, in some way. In June, though, thousands of ordinary citizens will receive keys to New York City – and an invitation to unlock the secrets of city landmarks throughout the five boroughs. One of those landmarks waiting to be "unlocked" is Trinity's south churchyard, where Alexander Hamilton is buried.
"The Key to the City" is a civic art project created by artist Paul Ramirez Jones. Beginning on June 3, anyone can pick up keys from a kiosk in Times Square – and then give them away to other people in what the project calls "one-on-one ceremonies." The keys unlock a wide variety of places, from the Trinity Churchyard in Manhattan to a P.O. Box in the Bronx to a secret door in the Brooklyn Museum. The project runs until June 27.
Alexander Hamilton's grave in Trinity's Churchyard is already a popular destination for visitors to the city. The key that "unlocks" the churchyard is symbolic – as the churchyard is open every day for visitors and the Lower Manhattan community to enjoy.
Pick up your keys this week and invite your friends to unlock the secrets of the Trinity Churchyard and more. For more information, visit creativetime.org.
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Hello, I often receive information about Trinity,being that I am on the mailing list.. I Would like to know how I Can volunteer at the church in some capacity. I am semi-retired and have some free time during the weekdays. I am currently employed weekends P/T, as an usher, so perhaps a tour guide will do. I have also volunteered in the past at soup kitchens during the holidays.. Please inform me if there are openings. Thank you. William
William La Centra on August 3, 2010
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