Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island can be a rich and rewarding experience. Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
For more information or to make reservations, contact The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc., 212-561-4500
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry: Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes starting at 9:00 a.m. (ferry schedules are subject to change).
Ferryboat Information (212) 269-5755
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Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame
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Her mild eyes command. The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame,"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she with silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of our teeming shore,
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"The New Colossus," The title of Emma Lazarus' famous poem was a reference to the Colossus of Rhodes which, overlooking that Greek city's harbor, had been considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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Rear view of the Statue of Liberty.
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American flag waves proudly at Liberty Island.
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Aerial view of Liberty Island.
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DCpages would like to thank Barry Moreno, the libarian for Ellis Island Immigration Museum and the Statue of Liberty.
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