My grandparents landed on Ellis Island in 1902 with their 1-year-old son, my father, in their arms. Twenty-seven years later, ...

In the 19th century, debates about contract workers sorted immigrants into "natural" and "unnatural" categories.

Between 1892 and 1954, 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.

Immigration through Ellis Island would reach its peak in ... hospital also admitted wounded servicemen. However, the island’s dark history as a space for detainment also began during this ...

Among the show's difficult moments is Alexandra, played by Julia Schlaepfer, undergoing a rigorous and intrusive medical examination upon her arrival at Ellis Island. This image has spurred ...

You can also do a little digging on your own family tree at the Family History Center. Other exhibits explore what immigration was like before and after Ellis Island. Though an audio guide is ...

Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty stand as timeless symbols of hope, resilience, and new beginnings. Grateful to share this piece of history with my children." Ivanka's photos showed her ...

ELLIS ISLAND, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- Step back in time and explore the abandoned Ellis Island H ...

That’s what was so fun about 1883 because there’s just so much history in it to learn. He called me and said, ‘Alex is going to come through Ellis Island as an unwed pregnant woman.

The event will honor the long history of welcoming immigrants in both Rockford and the United States, particularly highlighting the stories of U.S. immigrants who arrived through Ellis Island in ...

History is reclaimed in this magnetic debut ... A winning debut that reveals how our past is always with us. At Ellis Island in 1902 two strangers meet by chance: Francesca, a young Italian immigrant ...