Wall of Honor on Ellis Island
The Wall of Honor on Ellis Island represents the dreams of those who shaped our nation. Whether your ancestors arrived on these shores centuries ago or more recently landed in the U.S, you can...
View ArticleDeadline Extended — Wall of Honor on Ellis Island
There’s still time to celebrate your family’s legacy on Ellis Island! The deadline to add a name to the Wall of Honor has been extended to Friday, January 10, with limited space for 2025 available....
View ArticleBlack History Month
Kenneth and Mamie Phipps Clark, José Celso Barbosa, and Bessie Coleman were experts in their fields and established incredible legacies as trailblazers in psychology, medicine, and aviation. They are...
View ArticleA Look Back at the S.S. United States
S.S. United States, a retired American ocean liner and the fastest passenger ship ever built, is now under tow on its final voyage to Mobile, Alabama to undergo preservation as part of plans to turn...
View ArticleThe Wizard of Oz – Ellis Island Connections
As the spotlight on Wicked continues to shine, our incredible researchers at the Family History Center have discovered that Judy Garland and many of her castmates from the original Wizard of Oz...
View ArticleInside look at the $100 million project to re-imagine the Ellis Island museum
Eager to find out more about our latest $100 million project to re-image the museum on Ellis Island? The Foundation is delighted to introduce Construction Chronicles, a new feature, offering an inside...
View ArticleNCAA March Madness – Ellis Island Connections
Did you know that Bob Cousy, Michael Krzyzewski, and Jennifer Rizzotti all have an Ellis Island connection? To mark the Final Four of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, our expert researchers at the...
View ArticleStatue of Liberty & Ellis Island Visitor Tips
Now that the weather is warmer, we wanted to offer some helpful insider tips for your next visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. To find out about Ticketing and Getting to the Islands,...
View ArticleMemorial Day – Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
On Memorial Day, we honor and recognize veterans who lost their lives in service to our country. Join us as we pay tribute to a few heroic service members with connections to Ellis Island. Peter...
View ArticleNEW Construction Chronicles – Revitalizing the Ellis Island Museum
Get an inside look at the remarkable $100 million multi-year effort to revitalize the museum on Ellis Island. Our second installment of Construction Chronicles goes behind-the-scenes to highlight the...
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