Most people look up, but the real surprise is below: an 11-point star foundation from a 19th-century fort. The fort was built between 1808 and 1811 in the shape of an eleven-pointed star and was occupied by the War Department as an army post until 1937. ๐๐ฝ
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Did you know she wasnโt always green? That glow-up took decades. The Statue of Liberty was originally copper-brown and turned its iconic blue-green color over decades due to natural oxidation.
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March Madness is here! ๐ To read about the family stories of basketball legends like champion Tom Gola, superstar Elena Delle Donna, and more, check out our Torch Blog!
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Itโs #PiDay! ๐ฝ Did you know that there was a secret society of mathematicians created in the mid-1930s? Guess which calculation took over 70 hours to complete? Learn more at our latest Torch Blog.
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#Didyouknow that Frรฉdรฉric Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, created "committee models" of the statue to raise money for her construction? One of those models can be seen at the Met. Learn more about Lady Liberty's story: https://t.co/s2geU7kydf
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Did you know that Gertrude Ederle was first woman to swim the English Channel?
In honor of #WomenโsHistoryMonth, our experts have uncovered the family stories of pioneers in their respective fields.
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New Ferry Location at The Battery! The Battery Park security screening facility and ferry service has returned to its previous location at The Battery waterfront adjacent to Castle Clinton National Monument. For more information, visit the link below!
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As we look ahead to celebrate #GreekAmericanHeritageMonth, our expert researchers have discovered the family stories of a few influential Greek Americans, highlighting their ties to Ellis Island. Read our Torch Blog to learn more!
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Winter Storm Service Advisory - Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Due to the snow, NPS has announced that the park will be closed on Tuesday, February 24.
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Winter Storm Service Advisory - Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - Due to the snowstorm, NPS has announced that the park will be closed on Monday, February 23.
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