On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million ...

Between 1892 and 1954, approximately 12 million immigrants arrived at the now-iconic Ellis Island to enter the U.S. -- or ...

On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million ...

When we genealogists think of immigration through New York City, which was the gateway for millions of our American ancestors, we tend to envision the huge facility Ellis Island, now a museum and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...