May 16, 2012
Achieving a New Bench-mark: Students donate special project to Ellis Island
On May 19 at 11 a.m., students from Prattsburgh Central School will present the replica bench to the staff at Ellis Island in a special ceremony that will include a musical montage of patriotic songs performed by members of the school’s chorus and band.
May 16, 2012
Superintendent Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Each May since 1986, the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) has gathered at Ellis Island to present the Ellis Island Medal of Honor to Americans who "exemplify outstanding qualities in both their personal and professional lives." This year’s honorees, who came from dozens of disciplines and career fields, included a number of recognizable faces, such as singer Frankie Valli, boxer Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-6th District), actress Brook Shields and Statue of Liberty National Monument Superintendent David Luchsinger.
March 14, 2012
Virtual Field Trip will take students to Ellis Island
More than a million students from across the U.S. will travel to Ellis Island in New York Harbor on March 29 to learn the history of immigration on a virtual field trip via a free live webcast on Scholastic.com
November 23, 2011
Holidays Getting a Bit Crowded at Your House?
It's getting crowded at your place this holiday season? Here's a simple solution, that's easy as one, two, three!
Is your quirky Aunty Alice and her five funky kids going to be with you for a few extra days this holiday season?Be their holiday hero and bring them to visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. It's as easy as one, two, three!
November 23, 2011
Belgium and Italy Join Ellis Island in Navigating Differences
Interactive installation facilitates transatlantic dialogue on immigration in US and Europe
Ellis Island, NY/NJ, November 17, 2011 — Is immigration good for my country? Is immigration good for my community? Is immigration good for me? Starting November 23, visitors to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island will have the chance to respond to these simple but provocative questions.
