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    Governors Island

    National Monument New York

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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 »

  • 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 »

Social Networking Media

Stay connected and learn what is happening at Governors Island National Monument. We want to connect with you, and keep you connected to us. Learn more below.

Twitter
Follow GovIslandNPS on Twitter and receive updates on breaking news in the park, social events, and "what is happening now." We use Twitter as a two-way communication tool, so join the conversation, we'd love to hear from you.

flickr
Are you looking for a picture of Governors Island for your publication, school project, PowerPoint or video? Go to our flickr page and download public domain pictures for free. Please credit the appropriate photographer or agency.

Do you feel that you have great photos of Governors Island National Monument? Why not share them? Jump into our flickr pool and re-live your visit to Governors Island.

We'll be adding images on a continual basis, so check often and feel free to leave comments there as well.

Blogs
Governors Island National Monument is blogging. Park employees share experiences, happenings, and information about their field of expertise. Read about what is happening.

 

Facebook
Governors Island National Monument is now on Facebook. Get the latest park updates, event schedules and see some great pictures and videos taken by rangers, volunteers, and your fellow visitors. Don't forget to "like" us.

Subscribe to us on iTunes
We are uploading a series of podcasts throughout the season.

Did You Know?

Author Janet Lambert and books she wrote while living on Governors Island.

Janet Lambert (1893-1973) was a military wife for over 30 years, and an actress and author of 54 books of young adult fiction for girls in the 1940s and 50s. She wrote about the lives and the coming of age choices between career or family by daughters of U.S. Army families during World War II and the Korean War-era. She wrote many of her books while living on Governors Island.