The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island
A symbol of friendship between nations, as well as a beacon of hope to the many immigrants who passed into the New York Harbor, Lady Liberty still stands. Completed on October 28, 1886, she was a gift to the United States from France. A statue erected in recognition of friendship that came about during the American Revolution. Today, The Statue of Liberty, has become an icon of freedom, democracy, and international friendship. Second to the flag, it is the United States' symbol for freedom. A few facts regarding this magnificient statue: weighs 225 tons and measures 152 feet from foot to flame. Her nose is 4 1/2 feet long, and her index finger is 8 feet long.
It was Ellis Island that more than 12 million immigrants passed between 1892 and 1954 in their quest for freedom of speech and religion, and for a better way of life in the United States. Today their descendents account for 40% of the U.S. population. Ellis Island is a symbol of America's immigrant heritage. In 1890 President Benjamin Harrison declared Ellis Island to be one of the first Federal immigration stations in the U.S. It is where immigrants were taken for medical and legal examinations.
Over 5 million visitors visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island yearly. It is a place where one can view all the history in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and climb the 22 stories to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
Helpful information if you are planning a trip to see The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Ticket Information:
$10 adults
$ 8 seniors
$4 children 4-12
Free children under 4
National Parks Service hours of operation:
Open everyday of the year except Dec. 25th
8:30am - 5:00pm
