Governors Island National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Silent Sentinel in New York Harbor

For more than two centuries, the military communities on Governors Island were woven into the intricate social, political and economic tapestry that is New York City. From 1776-1996, Governors Island stood as a silent sentinel in New York Harbor, and provided protection of the ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty across the Bay. We invite you to explore the Island's history as it evolved from colonial outpost to regional administrative center for the U.S. Army and Coast Guard.

National Park Rangers and volunteers provide programs about Governors Island and its history.

Governors Island National Monument Opens for the Season on May 31, 2008

Governors Island National Monument will open for the season on May 31, 2008.

Click here for information on guided programs.

Click here for updates to our Events Calendar.

Governors Island National Monument Draft General Management Plan

The public comment period for the Draft General Management Plan (GMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Governors Island National Monument ended on March 18, 2008.

For more information, click here.

During the open season, your trip to Governors Island will begin with an eight minute ferryboat ride on the Coursen.

For additional information on Governors Island, please visit these websites.

The National Park Service, The Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) and The Governors Island Alliance plan exciting and family-friendly activities during our open season.

Please check all three of our websites for the most current updates.

Write to

Governors Island National Monument
10 South Street - Slip 7
New York, NY 10004-1900

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(212) 825-3045

Media Relations
(212) 668-2251

Fax

(212) 825-3055

Climate

New York enjoys four distinct seasons and the weather is known to be highly variable. During our open Summer Season, you can experience days that can be pleasant or hot and humid with a chance of thunderstorms. Please check the daily forecast before your visit.
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