The famous "Gateway to America" opened more than 130 years ago on New Year's Day. What was it like for the more than 12 ...

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 Ellis was also a place ...

The classic image of immigrants spotting the Statue ... You can search on the Ellis Island website for actual passenger records that can validate that folklore as fact for free.

Nearly 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island's immigration station from its opening in 1892 to 1954, when it closed. But the number of immigrants dropped significantly by 1924 ...

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Between its opening in 1892 and closing in 1954, Ellis Island saw many variations of ... It wasn't an event to feed new immigrants their beloved foods but to introduce them to what Americans ...

The Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration offers interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and the opportunity to search for your ancestors' records. Plan to spend an additional 1-2 hours ...

(AP Photo) On New Year’s Day in 1892, the Ellis Island Immigration Station in New York formally opened, processing nearly 700 immigrants on its first day. Five facts about Ellis Island ...

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 Ellis was also a place ...