Serving as the gateway to the country for more than sixty years, nearly 40% of Americans can connect their family history to Ellis Island. Experience what it took to pursue the American dream in the nation's busiest immigration station.
When a part of the Brooklyn coastline was transformed into some of the earliest great amusement parks, Coney Island became the birthplace of American leisure.
Discover the story behind one of America's most iconic landmarks. Watch how the statue evolved from a lofty French artist's concept to a political crusade before it was finally ready to greet the world.