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July 01, 2011
Help Choose the Logo for the Statue of Liberty’s 125th
Statue of Liberty National Monument will celebrate 125 years of "Liberty Enlightening the World" beginning October 28. To commemorate this historic event, the National Park Service (NPS) has announced that on July 4 the park will launch Liberty’s 125th Anniversary Logo Contest. The public will be able to vote for its favorite logo for the year-long celebration whose theme is “Honor History, Envision the Future.”

2008 Press Releases



Dec. 11, 2008

The American Chestnut Tree Returns to New York City in Time for the Holidays



Dec. 9, 2008

Celebrate a Day of Purpose (Nia) during Kwanzaa at African Burial Ground



Nov. 21, 2008

Media Advisory: New York City's "Lost Holiday" to Be Celebrated Again



Nov. 6, 2008

Veterans Day in the National Parks of New York Harbor



Sept. 26, 2008

Passing the Torch -- Youth Week 2008 at African Burial Ground



July 28, 2008

Revolutionary, Civil wars come to life at Governors Island



July 10, 2008

Liberty Harbor Cruise to dock at Governors Island



July 1, 2008

Kids can play a part in history at Governors Island



June 7, 2008

Hamilton Grange finds a new home



May 21, 2008

National Park Service investigation leads to recovery of stolen Lincoln and Washington letters



May 16, 2008

Immigration project wins Save Our History Preservation Award



May 1, 2008

Harbor Sides is a bimonthly compilation of park happenings and story ideas from the National Parks of New York Harbor.



April 24, 2008

Federal Hall National Memorial hosts New Associated Press Photo Exhibit of American Presidents



April 24, 2008

First National Park Service Centennial project coming to New York



January 16, 2008

Governors Island National Monument Releases Draft General Management Plan: 60 day public review and comment period begins



2007 Press Releases



November 29, 2007

National Parks of New York Harbor Ornaments Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree



October 5, 2007

Memorial Dedicated at the African Burial Ground National Monument



August 23, 2007

New York Harbor Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds



August 18, 2007

Ellis Island Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month



August 8, 2007

Civil War Weekend at Governors Island



July 26, 2007

Visitor Services and Experiences to Improve and Expand Under New Ferry Service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island



July 19, 2007

New Tour Explores the African Presence in Early New York

 

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