Castle Garden: Where Immigrants Came Before Ellis Island
Everyone knows that immigrants came through Ellis Island to settle in America, but where did they go before that? The answer is Castle Garden, now known as the Castle Clinton National Monument, on the...
View ArticlePhotos: New York Is A Winter Wonderland, No Matter The Year
New York is a magical place in the winter—just look at the snow outside right now! From the holiday decorations to ice skating in Central Park, there’s always something fun to do in the winter, even if...
View ArticleEllis Island’s Busiest Day
On April 17, 1907, Ellis Island had its busiest day ever, processing 11,747 individuals who just arrived to America. An average day had them processing about 5,000, so this must have overloaded them!...
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