Happy 176th Birthday to Emma Lazarus! The American poet originally wrote her most famous poem, The New Colossus, in 1883, to raise funds for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal construction. 🗽 Image Credit: Library of Congress #emmalazarus #statueofliberty #poetry #ladyliberty

A tangerine dream 📷: mirro_hero/IG

Lady Liberty's torch and the moon. 🗽 📷 Dan Martland #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #torch #nyc

The Statue of Liberty at sunset. 🗽 #statuesunday 📷 Dan Martland #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #visitnyc #nyc

As French-American Heritage Month comes to a close, we spotlight Marie Curie, Paul Helleu, and Josephine Baker. Visit our Passenger Search to find their arrival records and much more: heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger #ellisisland #familyhistory #frenchamericanheritagemonth

Use these tips for our Ellis Island Passenger Search: heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger 1. Immigrants, crew, and US citizens are listed 2. Try searching similar names 3. Women and kids could use a maiden name 4. Use a 3-5 year range on the slider PC: NPS #ellisisland #familyhistory

Lady Liberty at sunset 🗽 📷 Gary Hershorn #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #visitnyc #statuesunday

On August 5, 1884, #onthisday in history, William A. Brodie laid the cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal. If you visit the cornerstone today, you will find a plaque placed there 100 years later. PC: New York Public Library #history #statueofliberty

We are excited to introduce our fourth class of interns! To learn more, visit: statueofliberty.org/foundation/the… #statueofliberty #ellisisland

Lady Liberty greets the moon. 🗽 📷Gary Hershorn #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #moon #nyc

The Statue of Liberty and the full moon 🗽 📷Gary Hershorn #ladyliberty #statueofliberty #sturgeonmoon #statuesunday

✨Sparkle & Dazzle ✨ The last 8pm Sunset in #NewYorkCity until May 12th, 2026! Winter’s on its way folks. 😆

On August 11, 1885, #onthisday in history, Joseph Pulitzer announced in his newspaper, New York World, that he raised over $100,000 in donations to build the Statue of Liberty's pedestal. PC: Library of Congress #statueofliberty #history

Flowers in bloom near the Wall of Honor on Ellis Island! As America approaches its 250th birthday, there is no better time to honor your family's journey. Act now to inscribe a name on the Wall of Honor in 2026. statueofliberty.org/support/wall-o… #wallofhonor #ellisisland #familylegacy

This photo of Lady Liberty's arm and the bottom of the torch was taken from inside her crown! 🗽👑 Plan your trip today! #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #visitnyc

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Thank you to our partners and supporters that help us preserve, restore, and honor the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. 🗽 Join us: statueofliberty.org/become-a-membe… #nationalnonprofitday #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #ellisisland

Lady Liberty in New York Harbor. 🗽 #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #nyc #nyharbor

The Statue of Liberty greets the sun, early Sunday morning.🗽☀️ 📷Gary Hershorn #ladyliberty #statueofliberty #statuesunday #sunrise #nyc

#OnThisDay, August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service. Join us in wishing a Happy 109th Birthday to NPS! Statue of Liberty NM #nps #statueofliberty #ladyliberty

Looking for something to do this this fall? 🍂 Come visit the Family History Center on Ellis Island to discover your family story and learn more about genealogy! 📷 Paul Seibert #ellisisland #familyhistory #familylegacy