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Governors Island National Monument The 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, a 172 acre island in New York Harbor, is administered jointly by the City and State of New York through The Trust for Governors Island and the National Park Service. The National Park Service administers 22 acres of the island that includes two historic forts, Fort Jay and Castle Williams.


Governors Island opened to the public on a seasonal basis during the summer of 2003 with the National Park Service playing an important role in the public access program. Each summer, GIPEC and the National Park Service, has expanded public access and sponsored programs for nearly 200,000 visitors. 


Since we are a relatively new National Park site, the contributions made by our volunteers will noticeably enrich our tours and public program offerings. We have a very small, team-oriented staff and there are many ways that volunteers can help create dynamic experiences for our visitors.

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Castle Williams

Did You Know?
Castle Williams, named after its architect Jonathan Williams upon its completion in 1811, was originally known only as The Tower.

Last Updated: February 01, 2011 at 10:31 MST