On Nov. 12, 1954, a main entry point into the United States was closed as immigration station, detention center.

Isabel Belarsky was one of the millions of migrants who passed through Ellis Island in New York. In 2014, she told the BBC about arriving in the US from the Soviet Union in 1930.

The Park Service described a typical day at the immigration station: “Immigrants came face to face with inspectors, interpreters, nurses, doctors, social workers, and many others. As a large federal ...

Discover the places in New York City! Our list explores top tourist attractions like Times Square and the Statue of Liberty, ...

The closing of the U.S. busiest immigrant processing station, the crowning of a new emperor in Japan and the birthday of the “Godfather of Grunge.” ...

From seeing the sights at the top of the Empire State Building to exploring the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, my most memorable experience was the touching 9/11 memorial site and exhibition ...

Beat the big crowds at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with this early-access tour. Enjoy special priority boarding for the ferry, and then cruise over to Liberty Island before most of the ...

Discover the natural beauty of New York State's national parks. Explore monuments and trails, and immerse yourself in history ...

Icons of American liberty and freedom, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island have long been a mainstay of the New York skyline and its history. Stretching back to the Dutch colonial settlement in the ...

See the works of Yvonne Maiden, Arthur Yanoff and Don Peterson in separate shows running through New Year's in Portland.

Explore the beauty of New Jersey's national parks. From the Appalachian Trail to the Delaware Water Gap, experience the ...