This past Saturday we experienced American history by visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It was inspiring to learn about these historical sites, the trials people endured for freedom and opportunity, what our country truly stands for:
" Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp besided the golden door!"
Pat on the ferry ride over. He just looks so cute in next to Lady Liberty.
We did the audio tour, something I thought I would never enjoy.
Tommy and Pat taking in the scenery.
Fun Fact: Did you know the Statue of Liberty is made out of copper and originally was the color of a penny? I didn't! It took about 20 years for it to turn the green color it is now.
The next stop of the tour was Ellis Island. It was amazing to be in the same rooms where so many arrived to the United States in hopes of making a brighter future for themselves and families.
We learned about many of the tests the people had to go through in order to be admitted to the United States.
Outside the museum there is a wall of names of all the people/families that came through the Island.
We didn't find any Koellings, the closest was "Koehlinger"
There were tons of "Sturm" families that came through (that is where the my maiden name "Storm" comes from)
After a rainy morning on Liberty Island the sun finally came out as we left Ellis Island. It was a great day.
I remember going there as kids and I remember getting a I Love NY shirt right by the ferry to take us over there. That is an interesting face about the lady liberty being the color of a penny. I would like to see a pic of that. Did you see any pics of it that way? I am glad you have been updating your blog so frequently. Good job keeping us informed.
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