Ellis Island National Monument
Ellis Island
Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island became the nation's premier federal immigration station. The station processed over 12 million immigrant steamship passengers tracing the ancestry of over 40% of America's population.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Cynthia GarrettPhone Number: 212-363-3200
Entrance Fees: Adult Ferry Fee (ages 13 & older): $12; Child Ferry Fee (ages 4-12): $5; Senior (ages 62 & older): $10
Sights: American Family Immigration History Center; Statue of Liberty
Important Dates
Established as Park: September 10, 1990By The Numbers
Acres: 58.00Location
Latitude / Longitude :40.698650 / -74.040710 (map it)
State: NJ
Nearby Big City: New York, NJ
Gateway Communities: New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ
Nearby Airports: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); LaGuardia International Airport (LGA)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : Yes
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
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In Detail
At A Glance "Our growth as a nation has been achieved, in large measure, through the genius and industry of immigrants of every race and from every quarter of the world. The story of their pursuit of happiness is ... read more.
At Your Fingertips Park Information (212) 363-3200 www.nps.gov/stli Emergencies (212) 363-3260 Ferryboat Information (212) 269-5755 www.statueoflibertyferry.com Lost and Found (212) 363-3200 Dining, Catering, Gifts an ... read more.
Chronology April 11, 1890 Designated an immigration station. Jan. 1, 1892 Opened as an immigration station. June 14, 1897 Buildings destroyed by fire, but all persons safely evacuated. Dec. 17, 1900 Reo ... read more.
Destined For Fame These immigrants passed through Ellis Island and went on to illustrious careers. Name (Date of Birth—Death) Native Country Arrived Field Charles Atlas (1894—1972) Italy 1903 Bodybuilding ... read more.
Ellis Island Immigration Center On April 17, 2001, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. opened an exciting family history research facility, the American Family Immigration History Center, at the Ellis Island Immig ... read more.
Ferry Building Restoration The Ellis Island Ferry Building is the first of 30 un-restored buildings on Ellis Island for which Save Ellis Island, working in partnership with the National Park Service, has raised the funds to co ... read more.
History of Ellis Island THE EARLY YEARS Located in the upper New York Bay, a short distance from the New Jersey shore, Ellis Island was originally known to American Indians as Kioshk, or Gull Island, named for the birds tha ... read more.
Immigration Journey In his book, A Nation of Immigrants, John F. Kennedy writes, "There were probably as many reasons for coming to America as there were people who came. It was a highly individual decision." Histo-rian ... read more.
They Came From Many Lands Below is a breakdown by country of the number of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island from January 1892 to June 1897, and from 1901 to 1931. Exceptions to those years have been noted in parenth ... read more.
Transportation 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 a.m. (ferry schedules a ... read more.
Visitor Services Location Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. General Information Please call (212) 363-3200, or write the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, Liberty Island, New York, NY 1 ... read more.
Welcome to Ellis Island Welcome to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty was presented by the people of France to the people of the United States in 1886 to honor the friendship bet ... read more.
Your Ancestors Was one of your ancestors an immigrant whose first step on American soil was at Ellis Island? Could your great-great-grandfather or grandmother have walked through these buildings in search of a new ... read more.
Recent News
- Museums Aim to Stir Debate on Modern Immigration August 25, 2008, 12:31 pm
Ellis Island In Depth
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Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
