There are many points during the @saveellisisland Hard Hat Tour where you stand exactly where immigrants stood as their fates were decided for them. These were the places where families could be torn apart. Sometimes, the immigrant taken to the hospital was a child who spoke little to no English, and didn’t fully comprehend what was happening. Fortunately, many were reunited with their families on US soil thanks to the hard working doctors and nurses working in the hospitals. A stay in the hospi

Part 1 of 2: Exploring Ellis Island Recently, I had the opportunity to take a Hard Hat Tour of Ellis Island with my friend, Justin Southern, whose knowledge and passion for history made the experience even more fascinating. Justin will also be on my Podcast soon! Seeing Ellis Island up close, walking through its storied halls and uncovering the layers of its past, was truly unforgettable. I took Statue City Cruises from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, which allows you to stop first at the Statu

9.4K views · 249 reactions | Today in History: immigrant receiving facility at Ellis Island opens doors, 1892. https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-01/?loclr=fbloc | The Library of Congress | Facebook