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Governors Island National MonumentThe Civil War era Rodman gun cannon sits atop the parapet at Fort Jay.
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Governors Island National Monument
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Governors Island National Monument Closed for the Season on October 11

The island will re-open for the season at the end of May, 2010. We look forward to seeing you then.

National Park Ranger led programs, special events, self-guided activities, lectures and the ferry schedule will be posted in the middle of May, 2010.

For more information please call 212.825.3045 Monday - Friday.

 

 
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Revolutionary War naval battle  

Did You Know?
The first, last, and only shots fired in anger from Governors Island were directed at British naval ships as they invaded New York Harbor in mid-September of 1776.

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Last Updated: November 02, 2009 at 11:18 EST