Great Family Reunion Destinations

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Ellis Island New Jersey; New York In 1892, Ellis Island opened its doors to welcome the first group of steerage and third-class passengers into the United States. By the time it closed its doors in 1954, Ellis Island had processed 12 million immigrants, giving them Americanized names, inspecting them for head lice, and welcoming them to America. Today Ellis Island, together with the Statue of Liberty, is a museum dedicated to the history of immigration. If any members of your family came through Ellis Island, visiting could be a unique activity around which to organize your family reunion. http://www.nps.gov/elis/ Visitor Information: 212-363-3200