College Seal

The Trinity seal dates back to the College’s name change from Washington College to Trinity College in 1845. Parts of the seal reflect the College’s Episcopal roots. The abbreviated Latin inscriptions read “The Seal of the College of the Most Holy Trinity” and the college's motto, “For Church and Country.” The shield is also crowned with a bishop’s miter. The Greek-revival façade represents the original Seabury Hall, and the stars represent the 13 colonies, giving a patriotic nod to George Washington, for whom the old college was named.

Text adapted from Trinity College Traditions

“College Seal and College Symbol of Trinity College, Hartford Connecticut” (1994) by Peter Knapp.