New York City was once the "Oyster Capital of the World." A new art installation explains how regrowing their populations ...

There are plenty of ways to get started — from Ellis Island passenger ... The company is running a New Year special sale, with kits starting at $36. Search New York City's historical vital ...

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Immigrants just arrived, awaiting examination, Ellis Island, New York harbor. Underwood & Underwood. Courtesy Library of Congress. Arrival and Departure In 1991, Historic Preservation magazine ...

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The only way to access the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is by using the official National Park Service ferry operator, Statue City Cruises. If you’re departing from the New York side ...

After purchasing the formerly private Ellis Island, the United States government ... and during the course of the War of 1812, New York City sought to protect its many waterways to ensure that ...

Ellis Island straddles New York and New Jersey and commemorates the immigrant experience. Millions of American stories began at Ellis Island; by some estimates, 40% of people in the country today have ...

Some tour operators include additional New York City attractions in their Statue of Liberty tours. Round-trip ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty is typically included in tour ...

Immigrants just arrived, awaiting examination, Ellis Island, New York harbor. Underwood & Underwood. Courtesy Library of Congress. Arrival and Departure In 1991, Historic Preservation magazine ...