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Governors Island National Monument This collage of images featuring Castle Williams stonework and an aerial of Fort Jay highlights the artistic quality of fortifications.
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Governors Island National Monument
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Owls, The American Chestnut Tree and the harbor seal are all things you can see from Governors Island NM.
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Although Governors Island NM is primarily known for its cultural history, it also offers an opportunity to learn about harbor and maritime ecology.

Interested in the local bird population?

Visit the Birding Journal pages by Volunteer-In-Park Annie.

 

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Did You Know?
In 1860, nearly half of the enlisted men stationed on Governors Island had immigrated to New York from either Ireland or Germany. Immigrants also took their first jobs "off the boat" as maids and servants in the officers' homes on the island.
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Last Updated: September 23, 2011 at 09:09 MST