Between 1892 and 1954, some 12 million immigrants came to New York’s Ellis Island, seeking opportunity or, in many cases, sanctuary from war, famine and persecution. Upon arrival, individuals and ...

Between 1892 and 1954, more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known. But ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Jim Mazzo was named an Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient. “[Ellis Island] represents how immigrants have ...

For most immigrants traveling to America, name changes didn’t occur at Ellis Island. The changes were usually made in their home country. In this talk, co-hosted by Untappd New York’s ...

Between 1892 and 1954, most immigrants arriving in the United States passed through New York’s Ellis Island control center. For those fleeing poverty and war, the “island of tears” was also an island ...

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour is a popular attraction for tourists visiting New York City. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and cultural significance of ...

On Sept. 18, 1956, an ad in The Wall Street Journal attracted considerable attention. The federal General Services Administration announced that it was “now authorized to offer one of the most famous ...

Ivanka Trump is taking her kids to see some of the country's most important landmarks. In a new Instagram post, Ivanka shared ...

When they arrived in New York, they could not contact her uncle, and the family had to stay on their ship for another six days, surviving on bread and water. They feared that they might be sent back, ...