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Time Needed: 240 min.
Ages: 4+
Allows Food/Drink: No
Luggage Storage: No
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The Secret to Her Strength is the first video of the Ask A Ranger YouTube Series, where park rangers answer questions on some of the most intriguing facts about The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. This first video takes a look at the internal frame work of The Statue of Liberty and shows how she was engineered to withstand hurricane force winds.
With Fashion Week in New York City, we're taking a closer look at the style of New York City's most iconic woman.
On October 28, 1886 the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York. Today she turns 130 years old. The National Park Service and Liberty Island staff would like to wish the Statue of Liberty a happy birthday.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Statue of Liberty National Monument invites you to interpret the symbolism represented by the broken shackles and chains at the feet of the statue and their connection to the civil war and the end of slavery.
To make the most out of your visit to Liberty and Ellis Islands, plan in advance. Enjoy this video for some helpful tips! Make your Statue of Liberty reservations today!
As the National Park Service anticipates their 100th birthday in 2016, many projects are in the works to commemorate that milestone. One of those projects is a 12 part documentary series that will show historical events that have transpired at the Statue of Liberty National Monument throughout the 100 years that the National Park Service has been here. This is a sneak peak to that story...stay tuned.