Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
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Nonprofit that raises funds to preserve and restore the #StatueofLiberty and @EllisIsland! 🗽
New York, NY USA
Joined October 2008
Lady Liberty welcomed the #USNSComfort to New York Harbor this morning, where it will provide NYC with much-needed hospital beds during our nation’s crisis. 👏 Through these trying times, it is important to remember that Lady Liberty stands tall for all of us. 🗽
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A Tribute in Light shines tall to honor all that was lost 20 years ago on 9/11/2001. This memorial shines in the shape of the Twin Towers, reminding us all of the lives lost on that tragic day, but also to remind us of NYC’s strength. #NeverForget @Sept11Memorial
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“In every immigrant, you’ll find a deep optimism and deep resilience.".In celebration of Miguel Bezos, @JeffBezos shared a moving tribute to his father’s legacy at the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Awards!. @BezosFoundation .#libertyellisawards
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A beautiful day in New York harbor with our favorite view☀️
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Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. 🗽
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Happy Holidays from Lady Liberty and friends! 🗽✨ Photo Credit: @DanTVusa . #holidaylights #statueofliberty #empirestatebuilding #merry #happyholidays #nyc
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Lady Liberty shines in the snow!❄️🗽 Happy #wintersolstice! . #firstdayofwinter #statueofliberty. PC: @BEH0LDINGEYE
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Missed the stunning aurora borealis (aka Northern Lights) this week? Check out this awesome photo of Lady Liberty gleaming in the lights! #StatueSunday. IG PC: @kirit143
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Today is the Statue of Liberty's 138th birthday! In 1886, Liberty Enlightening the World was officially unveiled in New York Harbor as a symbol of freedom and hope. 🗽❤️ . Honor Lady Liberty with a special birthday gift here: PC: Fadi Kheir
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Happy 137th Birthday, Lady Liberty! On this day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was officially unveiled in New York Harbor as a symbol of freedom & hope 🗽❤️ . Say "Happy Birthday" to Lady Liberty by tagging us in your photos with her & using #LibertyBirthday. 📸: @BEH0LDINGEYE
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Lady Liberty's green patina stands out against the clouds. Happy #StatueSunday! #StatueOfLiberty
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On Memorial Day, we honor all Americans who gave their lives in service to their country. On this day of remembrance, we reflect on their sacrifice to protect our liberties and freedoms. 🗽
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Today, we salute the brave men and women who served our country. Thank you for all you’ve sacrificed for our freedom! 🗽 #VeteransDay
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A chilly night in New York harbor with Lady Liberty and the NYC skyline. Happy #StatueSunday!🗽 #statueofliberty . PC: @garyhershorn
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2024 was a remarkable year! Thanks to our dedicated donors and partners, we launched a $100 million project to fully revitalize the Ellis Island Museum. 🎉🎊 THANK YOU for helping us preserve and restore our beloved monuments. Happy New Year!🥂 #statueofliberty #ellisisland
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She is beauty. She is grace. She is Miss United States 🗽🇺🇸. 6 more days until Lady Liberty's birthday! Keep using the hashtag #LibertyBirthday to celebrate the Statue of Liberty's Birthday and be featured on our social media
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Did you know the Statue of Liberty was once penny-colored? Her copper exterior oxidized over 30 years, creating the green patina we see today! 🗽 #StatueSunday #StatueOfLiberty
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On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave Americans who sacrificed their lives for our nation. Today, we reflect on their dedication and the freedoms they defended. 🗽. #MemorialDay #StatueOfLiberty
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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from the Statue of Liberty- Ellis Island Foundation!🦃🍂. We are thankful for the continued appreciation from our supporters who help us preserve these beloved monuments. 🗽. #HappyThanksgiving
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We remember those who sacrificed all 78 years ago at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. We’re forever grateful to the World War II veterans and the families of those who served. This is an archival photo, circa 1920s, of the @USSArizona sailing by the Statue of Liberty. #OTD
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Lady Liberty, a Beacon of Hope since 1886 🗽
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Honoring and remembering all the lives lost on September 11, 2001. New York City's annual memorial, A Tribute in Light, shines tall over One World Trade Center and Lady Liberty. 🇺🇸
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Augustus Sherman is best known for his photographs of immigrants, which were taken while working as a clerk at Ellis Island. His photos documented immigrants' traditional clothing and culture, such as these Swedish children in folk costumes. PC: @StatueEllisNPS
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Congratulations to Clara Wu Tsai 2024 Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Award honoree. It was our privilege to recognize her leadership in sports, social justice, business, and the arts and to celebrate her family's immigration story. @BrooklynNets @nyliberty @socialjusticefd
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Looking back on our 2003 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards, when we honored Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci is the grandson of Ellis Island immigrants from Italy! 🇮🇹 Thanks for the hard work you’re doing now, and have been doing to keep people safe and healthy for decades! 🩺👍🇺🇸
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Here's a sweet view from the Statue of Liberty's crown. Come visit us soon! 🗽#ladyliberty #statueofliberty #crown #nyc #nycvisit
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A new day dawns in America, marking our 243rd year as a country. Happy 4th of July! #July4th #IndependenceDay 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🗽
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#Didyouknow that the ceiling in Ellis Island's Great Hall is original to the building that opened in 1900? The craftsmanship was so superb that only 12 tiles had to be replaced during restoration. very impressive!
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Unexpected views, timeless icons. The Statue of Liberty framed in a historic snapshot through Ellis Island's window. 🗽. #StatueOfLiberty #EllisIsland
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#Didyouknow Lady Liberty holds a tablet that reads "July 4th, 1776" in Roman Numerals? It is an important, yet subtle detail that highlights the day the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States became its own country 🗽
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As the sunsets on the Statue of Liberty's Birthday, the Foundation thanks everyone who participated in her birthday celebrations. Lady Liberty is an international symbol of freedom, opportunity, and hope to all, and we are honored to continue to care for her 137 years later 🗽
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Thank you @tim_cook! Happy to be a part of the changing landscape with you, your team (who have been wonderful) and @DVF! The Statue of Liberty app is a great start. Cheers to the future 🗽😊.
The Statue of Liberty app is just the beginning of how AR will transform the way we connect with our world’s treasures. Thank you @DVF and @StatueEllisFdn for your work to preserve one of America’s greatest, most inspiring symbols.🗽
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Thursday morning, Nov. 15, Bartholdi’s original torch moves across Liberty Island to its new home in the #StatueofLiberty #museum! Visitors will be able to watch the journey of the torch as it travels atop a remote-controlled transporter. Learn more .
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#OTD in 1885, the French frigate Isère arrived in NY Harbor carrying precious cargo: Lady Liberty! She was packed in 214 crates ranging in weight from 150 pounds to four tons. The ship was met with tremendous fanfare and a naval parade. #StatueofLibertyMuseum #MuseumMonday
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Celebrating 100 years as a national monument! On October 15, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge declared the Statue of Liberty a national monument under the Antiquities Act, cementing the statue as a symbol of hope for generations to come. 🗽 #StatueofLiberty. PC: @BEH0LDINGEYE
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We wish you all a safe and healthy Mother's Day! 💐 Today we honor the brave women in our lives and the sacrifices they have made. Check out these photos of mothers and their children after they made the long journey to @EllisIsland. 🗽
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Enjoy this beautiful sunrise photo of Lady Liberty captured by @garyhershorn! Happy #StatueSunday! ☀️🗽
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It's #BastilleDay and we are reminded of America’s enduring friendship with France everytime we see Lady Liberty in New York Harbor. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Eiffel Tower, helped Bartholdi design the Statue. Joyeux Quatorze Juillet! #StatueofLiberty
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Today it’s hard to imagine, but Lady Liberty was originally a dull copper color. Sometime after 1900 a green patina began to overtake her exterior, and by 1906, she was completely green. We wouldn’t want her any other way! #StatueSunday #StatueofLiberty
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Expanded #EllisIsland #Immigrant Records 1820-1957! @FamilySearch & @StatueEllisFdn announced today a free searchable database of almost 65 million names, including immigrants, crew & other passengers traveling to the #USA through New York. Search names
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Lady Liberty, the supermoon, and golden hour? This view is hard to beat. Happy #StatueSunday! #StatueOfLiberty. PC: @DanTVusa
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Today marks the busiest day in Ellis Island’s history, when the immigration station processed 11,747 people, more than twice the usual number! In fact, 1907 was a record year for immigration to America, with 80% of those new arrivals coming through Ellis Island. 🗽
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Another monumental moment at Liberty Island thanks to Mother Nature. 🗽☀️🌑 #solareclipse #eclipse #StatueofLiberty. Photo Credit:.Max Guliani- @maximusupinNYc
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Lady Liberty and the Waning Crescent Moon. 🗽🌙 Happy #statuesunday! Thank you to @DanTVusa for this recent early morning shot. #ladyliberty #statueofliberty #nyc #moon
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On January 1, 1892, Ellis Island opened its doors to welcome immigrants to the United States! 🗽 Ireland’s Annie Moore was the first immigrant to be processed. Pictured here is Annie’s statue, located inside the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. #HappyNewYear
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The view that over 12 million immigrants saw when they arrived at #EllisIsland 🗽. 📸: @NatlParkService
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From your friends at the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, we wish you a happy, healthy holiday with loved ones! 🗽🎄♥️. Liberty Island and Ellis Island are closed today. Both monuments will reopen to visitors on December 26. #statueofliberty #ellisisland #christmas
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"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" has been recognized for over 130 years as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. #StatueofLiberty #LadyLiberty #InternationalWomensDay.
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On January 1, 1892 Ireland’s Annie Moore walked thru the doors of the new federal immigration station on #EllisIsland. Annie’s historic first steps there would be followed by those of 12 million immigrants, who were on their way to begin new lives in America. #OTD #NewYearsDay
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We are pleased to announce the official launch of our new website! 🗽 We hope you enjoy the new features! Please share our new website with your family & friends as we move forward with our mission to preserve these national monuments - as we always have!
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It’s #FlagDay! National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress in 1949. Photo taken from vista roof of the new #StatueOfLibertyMuseum by @maximusupinNYc. To become a museum Founder, visit
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In this photo, immigrants at Ellis Island wait in line for the money exchange, one of the final steps before heading to New York or New Jersey. Immigrants were directed to the north staircase of the "Stairs of Separation" if they were allowed entry but needed to exchange money.
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Lady Liberty sparkles in the moonlight. 🗽🌙 #statuesunday 📷 @DanTVusa. #statueofliberty #nyc #nyharbor #visitnyc
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"Give me your tired, your poor,.Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. ".🗽🇺🇸 #LadyLiberty
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#DYK the audio tour includes tours of Ellis Island, the grounds of Liberty Island and the new #StatueofLibertyMuseum? The @acoustiguide tour is included with the purchase of a @StatueCruises ferry ticket.🛳️🗽
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As 2022 is coming to a close, we want to thank you for supporting The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Your support allows us to restore and preserve two iconic American monuments. Let's continue this important work together in 2023 !!🎉. 📸: @BEH0LDINGEYE
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New York City's annual memorial, Tribute in Light, shines tall to honor all that was lost on September 11, 2001. This memorial shines in the shape of the Twin Towers, reminding us of the lives lost on that tragic day, but also of New York’s City’s strength. #NeverForget
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Happy Birthday, Lady Liberty! 🗽🎉 135 years ago, on October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was officially unveiled in the United States! Over 1 million people attended the festivities in New York to celebrate Lady Liberty's symbolism! #Liberty135 🗽
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A unique, eye-level few of the Statue of Liberty's Torch 🗽
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This is just one of the fabulous photos you’ll find in the new coffee table #book “The Statue of Liberty: The Monumental Dream.” Published by Rizzoli New York. Text by Robert Belot. Preface by Diane von Furstenberg. To get copies #StatueofLibertyMuseum 📚
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This #VeteransDay, we honor and remember the brave veterans who fought for our country. Thank you for your service and all you’ve sacrificed for our freedom! 🗽
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This #MemorialDay , we wish you a safe and happy holiday as we honor those who fought for our freedom.🗽🇺🇸
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On this fateful day in 1897, the first #EllisIsland immigration building burned down, with immigration records from 1855-1897 destroyed. After five years of operation, the station had processed 1.5 million immigrants. Today, our database uses customs records to fill in the gaps.
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Imagine arriving to America, after 10+ days in steamship steerage, and seeing this view. The Great Hall at Ellis Island is an emotional place; millions of immigrants passed through its doors, all seeing this hopeful view. 🗽🇺🇸
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New York's favorite nightlight 🗽❤️
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This September, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the @EllisIsland National Museum of Immigration, which opened to the public on September 10, 1990! Join us all month long on social media as we share Ellis Island history, photographs, and memories of the museum's opening! 🗽
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Happy Independence Day! We're celebrating America's 242nd year!!
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The high vaulted ceiling in the Great Hall is a self-supporting terra cotta vaulting system developed by Spanish immigrant Raphael Guastavino. When the Foundation began restoring #EllisIsland in 1986, only 17 of the 28,000 tiles needed to be replaced. #FunFactFriday
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Fall is in the air🍂 Enjoy the cool weather at Ellis Island and don't miss the Wall of Honor!
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Today is the last day to see Liberty’s Little Sister on Ellis Island. She will depart for her 10 year stay in Washington D.C at the French Ambassador’s Residence! 🇫🇷🇺🇸🗽 The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation is honored to have been involved in this historic celebration!
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On September 10, 1990, the Ellis Island Museum opened to the public. Today, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary! Operating from 1892 to 1954, Ellis welcomed millions of immigrants. The Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration celebrates those immigrants and their bravery. 🇺🇸🗽
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