Articles related to "Ellis Island"
Ellis Island Called Heartbreak Island
The dark side of Ellis Island differs from the vision of immigrants arriving in a land of freedom. The facility also detained thousands of undesirables.
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The dark side of Ellis Island differs from the vision of immigrants arriving in a land of freedom. The facility also detained thousands of undesirables.
ellis island uses • ellis island detention center • enemy aliens at ellis island • ellis island internment center • ellis island turned back immigrants;immigration cu
The Evolution of Ellis Island
Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history.
ellis island history • samuel ellis • war of 1812 fort • immigration station • 12 million immigrants
Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history.
ellis island history • samuel ellis • war of 1812 fort • immigration station • 12 million immigrants
Take Kids to a Family History Game Show
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
family history game show • ellis island • basic genealogy • passenger lists • naturalization lists
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
family history game show • ellis island • basic genealogy • passenger lists • naturalization lists
Crossing the Border
Most of our families didn't originate on the North American Continent. They crossed the borders of the US and Canada. In the last 100 years or so, that has been tracked carefully and recorded. Changing one's citizenship can also result in a record on file in the archives or courthouses.
genealogy • family history • immigration • naturalization • swarthout
Most of our families didn't originate on the North American Continent. They crossed the borders of the US and Canada. In the last 100 years or so, that has been tracked carefully and recorded. Changing one's citizenship can also result in a record on file in the archives or courthouses.
genealogy • family history • immigration • naturalization • swarthout
Ellis Island Records
<a href="http://www.ellisislandrecords.com">Ellis Island Records</a> is a great, easy to use, resource for beginning genealogists. This article contains an overview of the website, some helpful tips on finding your relatives using this site.
italian • italy • ancestors • immigrant • immigration
<a href="http://www.ellisislandrecords.com">Ellis Island Records</a> is a great, easy to use, resource for beginning genealogists. This article contains an overview of the website, some helpful tips on finding your relatives using this site.
italian • italy • ancestors • immigrant • immigration
Finding the Link to Italy
Have you been able to make the European connection? Some genealogists spend years trying to find a direct link to Europe. Fortunately, the sons and daughters (and grandsons and granddaughters) of Italian immigrants can usually find this information quite easily... and fill other genealogists with envy!
italy • genealogy • immigrant • family • ancestor
Have you been able to make the European connection? Some genealogists spend years trying to find a direct link to Europe. Fortunately, the sons and daughters (and grandsons and granddaughters) of Italian immigrants can usually find this information quite easily... and fill other genealogists with envy!
italy • genealogy • immigrant • family • ancestor
Haunted Ellis Island
This US immigration processing center for 62 years was the scene of many tragedies. Its Great Hall is a place where voices of the dead and other sounds are heard.
haunted ellis island • ellis island ghosts • island of tears • ghost voices • paranormal sounds
This US immigration processing center for 62 years was the scene of many tragedies. Its Great Hall is a place where voices of the dead and other sounds are heard.
haunted ellis island • ellis island ghosts • island of tears • ghost voices • paranormal sounds
Immigration Records Help Trace Family Heritage
Immigration records are crucial in genealogy, marking your ancestor's entry into the country. Learn how to locate passenger lists and use them for genealogy research.
immigration records • passenger lists • border crossings records • national archives • ellis island
Immigration records are crucial in genealogy, marking your ancestor's entry into the country. Learn how to locate passenger lists and use them for genealogy research.
immigration records • passenger lists • border crossings records • national archives • ellis island
Name Changes at Ellis Island: Myth or Not?
Have you ever heard horror stories, or perhaps more amusing ancedotes, about the random names assigned to immigrants processed through Ellis Island (or any other entry point, for that matter)? If so, you've probably wondered whether or not these stories are true...
name change • immigrant • naturalization • italy • italian
Have you ever heard horror stories, or perhaps more amusing ancedotes, about the random names assigned to immigrants processed through Ellis Island (or any other entry point, for that matter)? If so, you've probably wondered whether or not these stories are true...
name change • immigrant • naturalization • italy • italian
The Ellis Island Immigration Museum
If you have any interest in your family history, where your ancestors came from or what their experience as immigrants might have been, the answers are all here at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
new york • statue of liberty • museum • history • new york harbor
If you have any interest in your family history, where your ancestors came from or what their experience as immigrants might have been, the answers are all here at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
new york • statue of liberty • museum • history • new york harbor
What Happened to Annie Moore?
The story of Annie Moore is a long and somewhat complicated one. Folklore history gave her one life story, but research proved something else entirely.
annie moore • irish immigrants • ellis island • history of ellis island • first person at ellis
The story of Annie Moore is a long and somewhat complicated one. Folklore history gave her one life story, but research proved something else entirely.
annie moore • irish immigrants • ellis island • history of ellis island • first person at ellis
Ellis Island, U.S. Immigration Portal, Closed
The main immigration center admitted about 15 million newcomers in 62 years, and today more than 100 million Americans can trace their ancestry to those immigrants.
ellis island • immigration • new york • united states • samuel ellis
The main immigration center admitted about 15 million newcomers in 62 years, and today more than 100 million Americans can trace their ancestry to those immigrants.
ellis island • immigration • new york • united states • samuel ellis
Castle Garden Immigration Station
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
A mighty woman with a torch
That’s like saying the 12 million immigrants who came through Ellis Island in the early 1900s did so just to get a peek at the Statue of Liberty.
emma lazarus • elian gonzalez • disney world • maureen dowd • ellis island
That’s like saying the 12 million immigrants who came through Ellis Island in the early 1900s did so just to get a peek at the Statue of Liberty.
emma lazarus • elian gonzalez • disney world • maureen dowd • ellis island
Blacks Weren’t the Only Slaves
African Americans weren't the only slaves in America. Native Americans were made slaves and Chinese girls were sold into prostitution.
black american history • native american history • chinese american history • chinese girls sold into prostitution • american history
African Americans weren't the only slaves in America. Native Americans were made slaves and Chinese girls were sold into prostitution.
black american history • native american history • chinese american history • chinese girls sold into prostitution • american history
Lower Manhattan, New York City
Lower Manhattan has much to offer the visitor to New York . Explore Battery Park or the Financial District, visit Ground Zero, take a boat trip to The Statue of Liberty.
lower manhattan • battery park • world trade center • ground zero • jewish heritage museum
Lower Manhattan has much to offer the visitor to New York . Explore Battery Park or the Financial District, visit Ground Zero, take a boat trip to The Statue of Liberty.
lower manhattan • battery park • world trade center • ground zero • jewish heritage museum
Snapshot of New York
Check out Times Square, The Empire State Building, Central Park and more in an action packed long weekend or stopover in New York.
new york • the empire state building • central park • fifth avenue • times square
Check out Times Square, The Empire State Building, Central Park and more in an action packed long weekend or stopover in New York.
new york • the empire state building • central park • fifth avenue • times square
NYC Senior Discounts for Subways, Theater, Bus
Older vacationers who plan ahead save 50 % on NYC transit, see top musicals for half price, and get price breaks on ferry tours ahd Metropolitan Museum of Art
nyc senior discounts subways museums bus • nyc half price broadway shows • empire state building discounts • senior status of liberty discount tix • ellis island discounts
Older vacationers who plan ahead save 50 % on NYC transit, see top musicals for half price, and get price breaks on ferry tours ahd Metropolitan Museum of Art
nyc senior discounts subways museums bus • nyc half price broadway shows • empire state building discounts • senior status of liberty discount tix • ellis island discounts
Angels in America Soundtrack Review
Fusing both the quirky and pastoral sides of his musical career in one album, Thomas Newman comes up with possibly his finest score to date
angels in america • soundtrack • thomas newman • mike nicholas • tony kusher
Fusing both the quirky and pastoral sides of his musical career in one album, Thomas Newman comes up with possibly his finest score to date
angels in america • soundtrack • thomas newman • mike nicholas • tony kusher
Anniversary Countdown for 2007
This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US.
anniversaries • history • britain • united kingdom • america
This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US.
anniversaries • history • britain • united kingdom • america
Beat the Heat Italian Style!
For me, there's nothing better than spending a hot summer's day inside with a good Italian movie.
foreign films • italian cinema • roberto benigni • nicoletta braschi • martin scorsese
For me, there's nothing better than spending a hot summer's day inside with a good Italian movie.
foreign films • italian cinema • roberto benigni • nicoletta braschi • martin scorsese
Liam Neeson: A True Irishman in Hollywood
From historic life-saving characters to clashing futuristic light sabers of Star Wars. This actor show diversity from thrillers, dramas and even comedies.
liam neeson • lyric players theatre belfast • abbey theatre dublin • movie pilgrim's progress • classic tale excalibur
From historic life-saving characters to clashing futuristic light sabers of Star Wars. This actor show diversity from thrillers, dramas and even comedies.
liam neeson • lyric players theatre belfast • abbey theatre dublin • movie pilgrim's progress • classic tale excalibur
National Archives Workshops for Genealogists
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) offers the public a comprehensive program of genealogical workshops and courses in its facilities nationwide.
workshops for genealogists • national archives genealogy courses • august genealogy courses • introduction to genealogy • researching census records
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) offers the public a comprehensive program of genealogical workshops and courses in its facilities nationwide.
workshops for genealogists • national archives genealogy courses • august genealogy courses • introduction to genealogy • researching census records
NYC free tourist sights
How to get the most out of your visit to New York City by seeing free and interesting sights
new york city travel • free sights • staten island ferry • museums • grand central terminal
How to get the most out of your visit to New York City by seeing free and interesting sights
new york city travel • free sights • staten island ferry • museums • grand central terminal
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 12 - Episode 5
Benny Ninja teaches the America's Next Top Model contestants about posing in this week's episode. He also appears with the girls in a photo shoot on Ellis Island.
america's next top model • antm episode guide • benny ninja • posing lessons • toccara jones
Benny Ninja teaches the America's Next Top Model contestants about posing in this week's episode. He also appears with the girls in a photo shoot on Ellis Island.
america's next top model • antm episode guide • benny ninja • posing lessons • toccara jones
Angel Island State Park in San Francisco Bay
Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay, a haven for hikers, bike riders, campers, historians and people who want to get away from big city life for a few hours, reopened.
angel island state park • san francisco bay day trips • hiking campgrounds history segway tours • kid friendly vacations • island travel
Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay, a haven for hikers, bike riders, campers, historians and people who want to get away from big city life for a few hours, reopened.
angel island state park • san francisco bay day trips • hiking campgrounds history segway tours • kid friendly vacations • island travel
Free Genealogy Websites
There is a wealth of genealogical information on the Internet, and much of is it available at no cost. Here are a few of the best free sites for your family tree research
free genealogy • free family tree • genealogy • family tree research • ancestors
There is a wealth of genealogical information on the Internet, and much of is it available at no cost. Here are a few of the best free sites for your family tree research
free genealogy • free family tree • genealogy • family tree research • ancestors
Japanese American National Museum
This museum documents the Japanese American experience
japanese • american • pavilion • ancestry • museum
This museum documents the Japanese American experience
japanese • american • pavilion • ancestry • museum
Family Legends – Fact or Fiction?
When Grandpa or Grandma gathers the little ones to tell stories, everyone has a good time. But are the stories true?
genealogical myths • genealogy • family legends • family stories • three brothers
When Grandpa or Grandma gathers the little ones to tell stories, everyone has a good time. But are the stories true?
genealogical myths • genealogy • family legends • family stories • three brothers
Bob Hope Gets His Own Stamp
Bob Hope gets the ultimate tribute as the subject of a U.S. postage stamp.
stamp • first day cover • bob hope • comedian • joke
Bob Hope gets the ultimate tribute as the subject of a U.S. postage stamp.
stamp • first day cover • bob hope • comedian • joke
Bremerhaven's German Emigration Center
The German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven marks the North Sea port where millions of European emigrants set sail for America and beyond.
german emigration center • germany's emigration museum • emigrant experience • genealogy research • family history
The German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven marks the North Sea port where millions of European emigrants set sail for America and beyond.
german emigration center • germany's emigration museum • emigrant experience • genealogy research • family history
Bringing Immigrants into the Fold with LRE
In a nation of immigrants, LRE has the role of reinforcing lessons learned when people became citizens and teaching new civics lessons, both of which contribute to reinforcing our nation's foundation of liberty, justice, and equality.
law-related education • lre immigrant(s) • immigration • california population • linguistically diverse
In a nation of immigrants, LRE has the role of reinforcing lessons learned when people became citizens and teaching new civics lessons, both of which contribute to reinforcing our nation's foundation of liberty, justice, and equality.
law-related education • lre immigrant(s) • immigration • california population • linguistically diverse
Explore More of New York City By Ferry and Boat
Sure, the subway and bus are crucial modes of transit in NYC, but ferries not only cut down travel time, they provide much more scenic water rides, sometimes for free!
new york city • nyc • ferry • staten island • circle line
Sure, the subway and bus are crucial modes of transit in NYC, but ferries not only cut down travel time, they provide much more scenic water rides, sometimes for free!
new york city • nyc • ferry • staten island • circle line
Help Building Jewish Family Trees
JewishGen offers a wide range of databases online, enabling researchers to locate worldwide records of use to persons tracing Jewish ancestry.
jewish family trees • jewish genealogy • tracing jewish ancestry • jewish genealogy online • jewish databases
JewishGen offers a wide range of databases online, enabling researchers to locate worldwide records of use to persons tracing Jewish ancestry.
jewish family trees • jewish genealogy • tracing jewish ancestry • jewish genealogy online • jewish databases
Lesson Plan for Teaching the Revolutionary War
The National Archives has partnered with a Florida teacher to produce an online lesson plan featuring documents and images for teaching about the Revolutionary War.
lesson plan for revolutionary war • teaching american revolution • national archives resources for revolutionary war • teaching tools for revolutionary war • revolutionary war documents
The National Archives has partnered with a Florida teacher to produce an online lesson plan featuring documents and images for teaching about the Revolutionary War.
lesson plan for revolutionary war • teaching american revolution • national archives resources for revolutionary war • teaching tools for revolutionary war • revolutionary war documents
National Parks Discounts
Golden Age Passports Still OK for free entrance to national parks, but new $10 cards are now in effect; campgrounds discounts too
national parks senior free passes • national park discounts • state parks discounts • seniors free entry • campgrounds discounts
Golden Age Passports Still OK for free entrance to national parks, but new $10 cards are now in effect; campgrounds discounts too
national parks senior free passes • national park discounts • state parks discounts • seniors free entry • campgrounds discounts
Tagaris Winery Continues Family Wine Tradition
For hundreds of years, the Tagaris family was involved in grape-growing and wine-making in Greece. The tradition continues at the Tagaris Winery Richland, Washington.
tagaris winery • tagaris taverna • wineries in richland wa • award-winning washington wines • central washington wineries
For hundreds of years, the Tagaris family was involved in grape-growing and wine-making in Greece. The tradition continues at the Tagaris Winery Richland, Washington.
tagaris winery • tagaris taverna • wineries in richland wa • award-winning washington wines • central washington wineries
The Staten Island Ferry in NYC
While you can't see every sight in one visit to New York City, a free voyage aboard the Staten Island Ferry means you'll catch plenty of them.
staten island ferry • staten island ferry timetable • new york city • nyc • downtown manhattan
While you can't see every sight in one visit to New York City, a free voyage aboard the Staten Island Ferry means you'll catch plenty of them.
staten island ferry • staten island ferry timetable • new york city • nyc • downtown manhattan
A Brief History of Pizza in America
Through centuries and various cultures, pizza has become one of the most versatile and popular foods in America.
pizza • history of pizza • pizza in america • america’s favorite food • popular foods in america
Through centuries and various cultures, pizza has become one of the most versatile and popular foods in America.
pizza • history of pizza • pizza in america • america’s favorite food • popular foods in america
A Christmas Eve Tradition Slovak Mushroom Soup
Remembering the "old country" in this contemporary update is a way to retain ethnic family traditions and introduce an Eastern European food to a new American generation.
traditional christmas soup recipe • slovak christmas eve tradition • soups stew dumplings potato pancakes • cream mushroom soup sausage kielbasi green beans • slovak-american immigrants
Remembering the "old country" in this contemporary update is a way to retain ethnic family traditions and introduce an Eastern European food to a new American generation.
traditional christmas soup recipe • slovak christmas eve tradition • soups stew dumplings potato pancakes • cream mushroom soup sausage kielbasi green beans • slovak-american immigrants
A Community of Many Worlds
Information on an interesting exhibit in New York city.
arab • arabs • arab american
Information on an interesting exhibit in New York city.
arab • arabs • arab american
A Day Strolling the Halifax Harbor
A stroll of Halifax Harbor is the perfect way to soak all this Maritime town has to offer. From Pier 21to the Casino, this Harbor Walk has something for everyone.
halifax harbor walk • sights of the halifax harbor • pier 21 of halifax • whale watching in halifax • halifax cuisine
A stroll of Halifax Harbor is the perfect way to soak all this Maritime town has to offer. From Pier 21to the Casino, this Harbor Walk has something for everyone.
halifax harbor walk • sights of the halifax harbor • pier 21 of halifax • whale watching in halifax • halifax cuisine
Asian Pacific Islander Month
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
A look at Asian contributions to American history.
asian-american • pacific islander • discrimination • internment • camps
BallinCity Emigrants World Hamburg
Between 1850 and 1939 over 5 million emigrants passed through Hamburg to leave Europe for good. This museum keeps emigrant records and offers a journey back in time.
immigration usa from hamburg • auswanderer museum hamburg • german ancestry • german genealogy • german immigration
Between 1850 and 1939 over 5 million emigrants passed through Hamburg to leave Europe for good. This museum keeps emigrant records and offers a journey back in time.
immigration usa from hamburg • auswanderer museum hamburg • german ancestry • german genealogy • german immigration
Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel, Yuma, Arizona
The Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, is the oldest Best Western hotel in the world, a reminder that the chain was originally the best hotels in the western USA
yuma az hotel accommodation • best western coronado • arizona motor hotel • yuma arizona motel lodging • best western guest amenities
The Coronado Motor Hotel in Yuma, Arizona, is the oldest Best Western hotel in the world, a reminder that the chain was originally the best hotels in the western USA
yuma az hotel accommodation • best western coronado • arizona motor hotel • yuma arizona motel lodging • best western guest amenities
Budget Travel with Free Activities
It's hard to budget travel; the price of gas leads people to stay home. The Top 10 tips of Reader's Digest's 25 cheap vacations in the USA include free, fun activities.
fun free activities • top 10 budget bargain vacations lists • cheap trips in the united states usa • reader's digest 25 • air fares prices of gas
It's hard to budget travel; the price of gas leads people to stay home. The Top 10 tips of Reader's Digest's 25 cheap vacations in the USA include free, fun activities.
fun free activities • top 10 budget bargain vacations lists • cheap trips in the united states usa • reader's digest 25 • air fares prices of gas
Elements of a Great Staycation
"Staycationing" increases in popularity during times of recession. Whether you are taking time from work or are actively looking, here are a few staycation pointers.
staycation • what to do on staycation • how to take a staycation • staycation ideas • staycations
"Staycationing" increases in popularity during times of recession. Whether you are taking time from work or are actively looking, here are a few staycation pointers.
staycation • what to do on staycation • how to take a staycation • staycation ideas • staycations
Explore New York - Off Beat Places Easy to Find
For most visitors New York means downtown where the tallest skyscrapers are to be found, But there are other less trodden areas with their own charm and interest.
explore new york • new york - off beat places • new york sailor’s snug harbour • new york the cloisters • new york city island for good fish restaurants
For most visitors New York means downtown where the tallest skyscrapers are to be found, But there are other less trodden areas with their own charm and interest.
explore new york • new york - off beat places • new york sailor’s snug harbour • new york the cloisters • new york city island for good fish restaurants
Find Your Family Tree – How to Start Genealogy
Want to find the ancestors on your family tree? Here are basic steps to get started in genealogy: pedigree charts, home survey, what you know and what you want to learn.
genealogy basics • find family tree • find ancestors • pedigree charts • genealogy home survey
Want to find the ancestors on your family tree? Here are basic steps to get started in genealogy: pedigree charts, home survey, what you know and what you want to learn.
genealogy basics • find family tree • find ancestors • pedigree charts • genealogy home survey
Hadley Massachusetts 350th Anniversary
Hadley is a charming, historic New England farm town nestled between the Connecticut River, the Mount Holyoke Range and five prominent colleges. It's 350 proud years old.
hadley massachusetts 350th anniversary • indian attacks • failed witch hanging • angel hadley • connecticutriver floods
Hadley is a charming, historic New England farm town nestled between the Connecticut River, the Mount Holyoke Range and five prominent colleges. It's 350 proud years old.
hadley massachusetts 350th anniversary • indian attacks • failed witch hanging • angel hadley • connecticutriver floods
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