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Castle Clinton National Monument
Ranger Guided
 

Please call 212-344-7220 to discuss with a ranger the availability of these programs.

The History of the Castle

30 minute ranger guided tour of the history of Castle Clinton. Topics include its use as a fort, entertainment center, immigration depot, and aquarium.

Defending New York

Did you know that until recently, New York was one of the most heavily fortified cities in the United States? This park ranger guided program will illustrate the forts of the inner harbor and show that many of them still exist, although are being used for different purposes. the ranger will also discuss the importance of the harbor and why it was so well defended.

 

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Aerial view of the Battery

Did You Know?
Castle Clinton is approximately two blocks west of where Fort Amsterdam stood almost 400 years ago, when New York City was known by the Dutch name New Amsterdam.
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Last Updated: March 04, 2009 at 10:41 MST