The Woman with the Torch — Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty (1886)
A gift from France, 21 years in the making. On a rainy October day in 1886, the most American symbol of all revealed itself for the first time in New York Harbor.
Apr 26, 2026Back to Blog
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12 Million People Walked Through This Door — Ellis Island (1892)
From 1892 to 1954, 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. About 40 percent of Americans have an ancestor who came through here.
Apr 26, 2026