Between the years of 1892 and 1954, 17 million immigrants entered the United States through Ellis Island. It is estimated that over 40% of the current US population is descended from someone who passed through the island. Visitors today can explore the three story museum that now occupies the site, as well as view the Statue of Liberty. Access to the island is via ferry that leaves from Battery Park.
Click here to view Ellis Island's homepage.
