Ellis Island: Island of Hope, Island of Tears

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Ellis Island is often referred to as: the “Island of Hope” and “Island of Tears.” Find out why by listening to this lecture that covers the island’s earliest days to the present. Relive some of our immigrants’ experiences and stories. The lecture will include immigrant photographs.

This program is co-sponsored by the Yonkers Historical Society.

The presentation will be held through Zoom. You will be sent the login credentials upon registering for the program.

Supported by funds from the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) through the American Recovery Plan Act.