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This monument in Manhattan honors African Americans and offers an education on the hardship they
endured in early America.
Castle Clinton National Monument was one of more than a dozen forts built to defend New York Harbor at the time of the War of 1812.
This site honoring Eleanor Roosevelt promotes her legacy by preserving her historic home, Val-Kill.
Ellis Island was opened in 1892 and operated for more than 50 years. Over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.
Here on Wall Street, George Washington became our first President. Federal Hall is also home to our first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices.
Fire Island, just one hour east of New York City, has been a special place for diverse plants, animals, and people for centuries.
Known as "the fort that never surrendered," Fort Stanwix successfully repelled a prolonged siege in August 1777 during the Revolutionary War.
Extending through New York City and New Jersey, opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, and bicycling are abundant at the Gateway National Recreation Area.
See the tomb of Union commander of the Civil War Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia Dent Grant at The General Grant National Memorial.
From 1776-1996, Governors Island in New York Harbor provided protection of the ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty across the Bay.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial preserves the home of founding father Alexander Hamilton.
Established on January 10, 2017 in Auburn, NY, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is located at the site where Tubman lived and worshiped, caring for family members and other formerly enslaved people seeking safe haven in the North.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site was the epicenter of family and political life for President Roosevelt, whose library contains 14,000 volumes.
When Martin Van Buren was not serving as an architect of the American political party system, this former president could be found in this Kinderhook, NY home.
The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states – Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota – and traversing forests and farmlands, remote terrain, and communities.