On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.

They arrived as rich and poor, white and non-white, and, without exception, legally. With the gradual decline of such great influxes, Ellis Island finally ceased operating roughly 71 years ago. Yet ...

Ellis Island closed as an immigration station and detention center. Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants arrived by boat in the United State of America. Ellis Island was the largest ...

Are virtual tours finally ready for their close-up? We think so. Not long ago, Matterport was the only serious player in the virtual tour software space. Their tours were revolutionary, with a catch — ...

Elvie Ellis, a cast member of the national tour of Hamilton, currently running at The Bushnell through November 16, will visit Hartford’s Old State House on Friday, November 7. Ellis, who serves as ...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has revealed a "passion" for pickles - a snack she insists must always be on her dressing room rider when she tours. The Murder on the Dancefloor hitmaker, known for her ...

Explore the beautiful villages of Santorini, Greece, in a breathtaking virtual tour. Known for their whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and stunning cliffside views over the Aegean Sea, these ...

The Trump administration will keep the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island open during the partial government shutdown, the Interior Department revealed Wednesday — after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ...

The good ship Yankee has had many names in her 118 years: Machigonne, Dida, Hook Mountain and League Island. She served in the Navy during both world wars, and has been a tour boat for Lady Liberty.

In September 2022, Angel Peralta Ordonez crossed the Mexican border into Texas, then made the rest of his voyage to New York City in a stranger’s car. It wouldn’t take long until the Ecuadorian joined ...

Ellis Island, the off-Strip property on Koval Lane frequented by visitors and locals alike, debuted the initial phase of its $35 million expansion and renovation this week. The enhancements double the ...