• 16th Infantry Regiment, Fort Jay, New York City, 1938.

    Governors Island

    National Monument New York

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For Teachers

A park ranger explains the symbolism of the National Park Service Arrowhead to young visitors.
A park ranger explains the symbolism of the National Park Service Arrowhead to young visitors.
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Education is a priority for Governors Island National Monument. We offer a variety of programs for school groups, both on the island and in the classroom, and are dedicated to sharing our fascinating history with young audiences. Explore the links on the left to learn how to plan a field trip, borrow our Traveling Trunk, or use an online game to prepare your students for an island visit.

Did You Know?

Revolutionary War naval battle

The first, last, and only shots fired in anger from Governors Island were directed at British naval ships as they invaded New York Harbor in the summer of 1776.