Founders Day Events

April 22, 2026 - 12:00 am

Celebrate! Today is FOUNDERS DAY!

Founders Day is an important moment to reflect upon the lessons of Trinity’s founding.  The events, challenges, setbacks and triumphs of 1897 continue to influence Trinity today.

Tour of Notre Dame Chapel, 10:00am, Notre Dame Chapel
Come discover the beauty and history of our Chapel and learn something new about this special place at the heart of Trinity!

Founders Day Lunch, 11:30am – 1:30pm, Cuvilly Hall Lawn and Cuvilly Café
All Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to celebrate! Please note the deli and café operations will be closed during the lunch.

Founders Day Mass, 12:10pm, Chapel in Main Hall 2nd floor.
All are welcome.

Student Award Recognition Event, 2:00pm, O’Connor Auditorium
Please take the time to come to O’Connor, on the first floor of Main to celebrate award recipients! Please take a break from your day and come out to this event!

Tour of Notre Dame Chapel, 3:00pm, Notre Dame Chapel
Come discover the beauty and history of our Chapel and learn something new about this special place at the heart of Trinity!

If you are interested in learning more about Trinity’s history, check out this wonderful post by President McGuire:  https://www.trinitydc.edu/president/2015/04/founders-and-builders/