• Castle Clinton National Monument

    Castle Clinton

    National Monument New York

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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.

Did You Know?

Castle Clinton in 1950

Castle Clinton was very nearly destroyed in the 1940’s as part of a project to build a second Brooklyn bridge. The project was not stopped, but moved underground. Today the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel runs directly under the building.