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Ellis Island

posted by awesme on 3 July 2009 at 16:12

Located in New York Harbor, Ellis Island is the debarcation point where over 12 million immigrants came into our country. From 1892 until 1954, travellers were screened here, provided appropriate medical interventions, and admitted to their new lives in the United States. Now the visitor center and museum is part of the Statue of Liberty Monument as run by the National Park Service. A wall of honor is maintained at the Island, and free gealogical searching is available in person or on line. whether or not one's own ancestors came through ellis Island -- my own idid -- this is a pwerful place to visit to undertand -- not only the history of America, but the meaning of America. Note: You must take the ferry to the island, and can visit the Statue of Liberty as part of your tour, or not, as you so choose.

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www.ellisisland.org

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