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Limited access and winter/spring programs
Governors Island opens to the public for the 2013 season on Saturday, 25, 2013. See "Plan Your Visit" at left for details. More »
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Phone number change
Due to Hurricane Sandy, our phone service was disrupted. The temporary information number for the park is now via cell phone at 646-241-2670. Other contact information can be found at www.nps.gov/gois/contacts.htm More »
A Silent Sentinel in New York Harbor
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry of New York City. Today the island is vibrant summer seasonal venue of art, culture and performance against the backdrop of two centuries of military heritage and the skyline of one of the great cities of the world.
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Conserving the Trophèe ďArmes at Fort Jay
We’re working hard to conserve one of the oldest pieces of brownstone sculpture in America. Learn more here.
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Our Traveling Trunk makes history tangible!
Packed with lesson plans, primary source materials, artifacts, movies, and more, the Trunk is an easy way to bring history to your classroom.
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Join the conversation with us online
Visit our Facebook page, flickr page, and Twitter feed and keep up with what we’re up to—and let us know what you’d like to see on the Island!
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Student Employment Opportunities
Students: Join our team for a summer!
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Stories from Governors Island
Learn more about the stories of men and women who called Governors Island home while it was an active military base.
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Remembering the War of 1812: 200 Years Later
Discover the history of Governors Island’s critical role in the defense of New York City 200 years after America’s second war for independence.
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Castle Williams, the sandstone fort that has stood watch over New York Harbor for over 200 years, will be open to the public this May.
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Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
Learn more about the conflict that raged across America one and a half centuries ago, and how Governors Island played a role.
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Take a field trip to Governors Island!
From soldiers and prisoners to laundresses and spies, students will meet characters that helped make history during the Civil War on Governors Island!
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Did You Know?
George Grunert (1881-1971) joined the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War in 1898 as a private and retired 47 years later a lieutenant general. When he retired at Fort Jay 1945, he had commanded the U.S. First Army before it left for Normandy, and the Eastern Defense Command which protected the East Coast from enemy attack. In retirement, he led a full investigation into the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.