The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States given to them on October 28, 1886. It is considered a living symbol of freedom and peace to millions of people around the world. The statue was intended to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence. It was named "Liberty Enlightening the World" designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. Historically it has been a significant landmark to those arriving to North America by ship.
The monument is located on Ellis Island just off the southern tip of Manhattan, New York, NY. Today the Statue of Liberty houses an exhibit of the second floor on the pedestal of the statue. The exhibit traces the history and symbolism of the statue through museum objects, photographs, prints, videos and oral histories. The torch can be accessed from the second floor balcony and provides panoramic views.
The Statue of liberty draws millions of visitors as it is a living symbol of freedom.
The monument is located on Ellis Island just off the southern tip of Manhattan, New York, NY. Today the Statue of Liberty houses an exhibit of the second floor on the pedestal of the statue. The exhibit traces the history and symbolism of the statue through museum objects, photographs, prints, videos and oral histories. The torch can be accessed from the second floor balcony and provides panoramic views.
The Statue of liberty draws millions of visitors as it is a living symbol of freedom.