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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 »
Photo Gallery
Castle Williams in Winter Adam Ramsey/NPS These photo galleries contain images of people, places, objects, and events that are significant to Governors Island National Monument. To see even more photos, visit our Flickr page or add your own photos to our group Flickr pool.Get a rare view of Governors Island National Monument: Check back often as we continue to add images to these galleries. |
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Did You Know?
Most of the trees on Governors Island are fairly young. Large shrubbery was removed to provide a clear line of cannon fire to enemy ships that might have entered New York Harbor. The reintroduction of trees in the 1870s reflects the island’s transition from a fortification into a residential community.