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Governors Island National Monument
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Press Releases and Important Dates:

August, 2008 - Living History Weekends on Governors Island.

"War Weekends on Governors Island"

August 2&3 - Schedule of Events for "A Revolutionary Weekend"

Press Release for the Governors Island National Monument Draft General Management Plan

Read the press release for Governors Island National Monument's Draft General Management Plan (GMP).

February 21, 2008

Alternative Visions for the Management of Governors Island National Monument to be Presented at Open House

Click here to read the informational boards from the open house.

March 10, 2008

A Formal Public Hearing will be held March 10, 2008, at Federal Hall, 26 Wall Street, NYC from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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Black and white Carleton Watkins photograph, showing Yosemite's massive granite Cathedral Rock. Billings Family Archives.  

Did You Know?
Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. wrote to George Perkins Marsh in 1857, asking his advice on promoting "free soil" settlement in Texas to challenge the westward expansion of slavery. Strongly anti-slavery, both men would also champion land stewardship and public access to places like Yosemite Valley.

Last Updated: July 30, 2008 at 11:15 EST