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Ellis Island National MonumentStudent Orientation Room at Ellis Island
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Ellis Island National Monument
Traveling Trunks
 

Park in a Pack": an on-loan program for educators to use in the classroom. This traveling kit contains activities that include the National Park Service, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and immigration. This resource is loaned out free, for two-week periods. Your may contact our Education Department for more information at (212)363-3206 x178 for information on how to obtain the kit. A security deposit is required and return postage is the responsibility of the teacher/educator.

Click here for the "Park In A Pack" loan form.

Great Hall circa 1900  

Did You Know?
Ellis Island was the busiest federal immigration station in America. On April 17, 1907 Ellis Island processed a record 11,747 immigrants. Today, the US Customs and Border Protection processes over 700,000 aliens daily through 326 official entry points and Ports of Entry.
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Last Updated: October 04, 2009 at 14:12 EST