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

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A Silent Sentinel in New York Harbor

From 1776 to 1996, the military communities on Governors Island were woven into the intricate social, political, and economic tapestry that is New York City and provided protection of the ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty across the Bay. Explore the Island's history as it evolved from colonial outpost to regional administrative center for the U.S. Army and Coast Guard.

Park Rangers help connect visitors with the park through interpretive programs.

The 2011 public access season on Governors Island has now concluded.

Governors Island has now closed for the winter to public access. We will re-open to the general public in late May or early June of 2012. Check back here for an exact date when it becomes available.

Check out our page (and video!) about our ongoing project to conserve the Trophèe ďArmes at Fort Jay.

Check out our Facebook page and Twitter feed for up-to-the-minute updates, multimedia, and interesting Island tidbits.

Lt. Alonzo E. Bell, a Confederate Officer of the Civil War, was captured as a POW and imprisoned in Fort Jay on Governors Island. He wrote a diary during his time on Governors Island.

Civil War 150th Anniversary

To honor the 150th Anniversary of the US Civil War, Governors Island National Monument presents our own web articles on the causes, combat, and consequences of the war.

-Civil War History Hub
-Causes of the Civil War
-Castle Williams during the Civil War
-Civil War Recruitment
-Irish Soldiers in the Union Army

The History Portal

Learn about the War of 1812 in Ranger Greg's War of 1812 Blog.

Read all about the US Civil War in Governor's Island National Monument's Civil War 150th Anniversary hub.

View US history through the cannon ports of Castle Williams. Enter Castle Williams, a place of conflict and consequence.

Fort Jay history content coming soon!

Programming Opportunities From Our Partners

Our partners also plan exciting and family-friendly activities. Click on the links below for more information.

The Trust for Governors Island (The Trust)

The Governors Island Alliance

The National Parks of New York Harbor

The National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy

Join the conversation by social networking with us at Governors Island National Monument.

Governors Island Social Networking

Governors Island National Monument is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. We are currently using Twitter, , Facebook, podcasting and blogging. We will also be adding videos and photos directly to our website.

We look forward to having you join in conversations with us through your tweets and the images you share in our Flickr pool.

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Governors Island National Monument
10 South Street - Slip 7
New York, NY 10004-1921

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Phone

Visitor Information
(212) 825-3045

Media Relations
(212) 668-2251

Fax

(212) 825-3055

Climate

New York City 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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