https://www.nps.gov/cacl News releases from Castle Clinton National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/amy-sebring-new-super.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:05:00 EST The National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year. https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/amy-sebring-new-super.htm https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/cacl-reopen-2020.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:16:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Castle Clinton National Monument is increasing recreational access and services following its shutdown due to COVID-19. https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/cacl-reopen-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/cacl-operations-mod.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:02:00 EST Castle Clinton National Memorial is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 16, 2020, is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/cacl-operations-mod.htm https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/pickersgill.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:48:00 EST Betsy Ross may have designed it, but she never made one this large! Celebrate Women's History Month by "meeting" Mary Pickersgill, who created the flag that flew above Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write “The Star Spangled Banner,” our national anthem. Free programs will be held at 11 AM and 12:30 PM at Castle Clinton National Monument on Wednesday, March 23. https://www.nps.gov/cacl/learn/news/pickersgill.htm