"Park in a Pack": an on-loan program for educators to use in the classroom. This traveling kit contains activities that include the National Park Service, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and immigration. This resource is loaned out free, for two-week periods. Your may contact our Education Department for more information at (212)363-3206 x178 for information on how to obtain the kit. A security deposit is required and return postage is the responsibility of the teacher/educator. Click here for more information regarding "Park in a Pack".
Did You Know?
Ellis Island's south side contains nearly 30 buildings that are unrestored. These structures included hospitals, quarantine and psychopathic facilities for immigrants needing treatment or isolation. The U.S. Public Health Service used these facilities during the station's operation.