In 1829, the cornerstone of Trinity Church was laid by the Right Reverend Richard Channing Moore, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. The simple brick structure is of both English and Flemish bond and originally had an oak shingle roof and shutters. The interior woodwork and beams are original hand-hewn oak, and the floors and trim are heart pine. Of special interest is the curved motif of the communion rail, steps to the pulpit and pews on each side of the central chancel. The original pulpit and altar have been relocated within the church.

The Reverend John Cooke was the first and founding rector of Trinity. During construction, he became acquainted with Elizabeth Edmonia Berkeley (nee Churchill), widow of Thomas Nelson Berkeley of Airwell. They married in 1831 and soon built their home called Dewberry. The Reverend Mr. Cooke served as rector of Trinity Church until 1834, and continued to serve by invitation a number of congregations which had no clergy. The Cookes are buried under the pulpit to honor their industry and gracious service to the church and community.

Trinity Church remained active until the mid-1950s when the congregation moved to The Fork Church. In 1970, Richard Caswell Cooke, the great-grandson of John Cooke, received permission to appoint a board “to raise funds for the restoration, repair and maintenance of Trinity Church.” Today, Trinity Church Preservation, Inc., continues in its dedication to preserving this historic structure and its grounds. Friends and donors are welcome to visit and participate in an afternoon service each year on Trinity Sunday.