• Castle Clinton National Monument

    Castle Clinton

    National Monument New York

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For Teachers

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National Park Service Rangers and costumed interpreters stand before the Star-Spangled Banner at a ceremony held in honor of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

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Interested in Castle Clinton Educational Programs?

Castle Clinton sits at the southern tip of Manhattan in Battery Park, an area which has held forts for nearly 500 years. Ranger programs cover this diverse history of New York Harbor Defense as well as the many ways Castle Clinton has changed in the 200 years since it was built. Bring your class to Castle Clinton National Monument this school year - programs are available daily.

 

Please try to give at least two weeks notice for each reservation. Book by e-mail or by calling (212)-344-7220.

Did You Know?

Aerial of Battery Park

Each of the 28 cannons that were inside of Castle Clinton fired 32 pound shot and required 10 soldiers to operate each gun efficiently.