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Park Closure
Castle Clinton National Monument will be closed until further notice. For further updates please visit the NPS Superstorm Sandy Response Facebook page. More »
Built to keep people out; now welcomes millions in.
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represents not only the city’s growth, but the growth of a nation. Initially intended to prevent a British invasion in 1812, the fortification has transformed over the years to welcome theatergoers, immigrants, sightseers, and now, millions of visitors to New York Harbor.
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Its history is as diverse as the city it is in.
An amazing example of adaptive reuse, Castle Clinton has changed with the times much like the City of New York.
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Artful memories of Manhattan's vanguard.
Although the former naval fortification has changed over time, its beauty and activities have been captured in drawings and photos.
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Easy to find...even in New York!
Castle Clinton is located in Battery Park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan, and is accessable by car, bus, subway, and ferry.
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Did You Know?
In 1850, Castle Clinton was the site of an extraordinarily successful concert series by the Swedish soprano Jenny Lind. Her American debut was coordinated by none other than P.T. Barnum.