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Statue of Liberty – The Statue of Liberty is a gift from the French, designed by Frederic-August Bartholdi and built to commemorate America’s 100th birthday. It was unveiled in 1886, and it’s been a big hit ever since. It’s not just size, 305 ft. tall, but she’s very green (the statue is covered with a copper skin). And that’s mom’s face up there – Bartholdi used his mother’s face as inspiration for the statue. |
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Take the boat from Battery Park to Liberty Island to visit the Statue of Liberty. |
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There are two different tickets, both require timed entry reservation. Visit 10th floor observation Pedestal and other museum exhibits (including a full-size replica of Liberty's face). Second option is also climb up stairs to the Crown, top of Statue of Liberty. |
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Plan your visit on Statue of Liberty NPS website. Not only is timed entry reservation required, may be long wait times for ferry and security screening, going up the Crown, lockers are necessary for restricted items, and more. |
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While gazing up at the Statue of Liberty, here’s some things to look for. Liberty’s crown has seven rays, which symbolize the seven seas and seven continents. The tablet she is holding is inscribed with July 4, 1776 (the 1776 is in Roman numerals). Liberty’s nose is 4 feet, 6 inches long, her mouth is 3 feet wide. |
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And for fun, check out our collection of Statues of Liberty Souvenirs. |
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Ellis Island – In your family, perhaps your ancestors came through Ellis Island to America. Starting in 1892, twelve million people arrived at Ellis Island, their first step on United States soil, where the fate of immigrants was decided. |
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After you've entered the main building, stop into theater for a 45 min. presentation, “Island of Hope, Island of Tears,” with a 30 min. documentary. Inside the museum, kids can see the Registry Room where immigrants were processed, a dormitory room, clothing and items people brought from their homelands, models of Ellis Island, and most impressive, the Stairs of Separation, three different stairs. The left stair led to the New York ferry, right to the railroad office, and the center stair was for people who were detained (waiting for other relatives to arrive or medical inspections). |
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American Family Immigration History Center – Search to find if your family records are at Ellis Island (1892 –1924). The information to bring with you – name and approximate age at arrival, date of arrival and port of departure. |
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There are loads of picnic tables outside, so if the weather’s nice, bring a picnic. Also, nice views of the Statue of Liberty from Ellis Island. |
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The Statue of Liberty, iconic symbol of freedom, has welcomed millions of visitors and immigrants to the United States. How can she stand still? Look at her immense right foot, taking a big step to meet "the poor, the tired, the struggling to breathe free." (Picture book)
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Excellent history of the Statue of Liberty, from 1865 to present day – how the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi came up with the design, built the hand holding the torch separately, shipped the statue to America, and the statue became a symbol of the nation, with photos and drawings. (Illustrated chapter book)
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Starting in 1892, immigrants from Europe to the United States arrived at Ellis Island. Read this comprehensive history of Ellis Island, now the museum, where immigrants landed by boat, were interviewed, fed and treated for sickness, given landing cards, and a new life in America. (Illustrated chapter book)
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Kids can read for themselves the story of Statue of Liberty – it was first designed as small statues, then bigger ones, 214 crates were used to ship it to the United States, a special pedestal had to be built before the statue was finished. (Easy reader)
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Read the story of seventeen year old Annie Moore (and her two brothers) from Ireland – she was the first immigrant to go through Ellis Island in 1892. (Easy reader)
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A young Armenian girl travels alone from to America, but arriving at Ellis Island, since she is under sixteen, she cannot enter the United States. Will her papa come in time to pick her up? Ellis Island experiences comes alive with first person stories, historical photographs and illustrations, like a scrapbook. (Picture book)
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Good introduction to the museum, with explanations of the exhibits, photos of immigrants and family heirlooms – the story of Ellis Island itself and the people who came to this country. (Picture book)
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