Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

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Lizbeth
September 29, 2019
Address The Battery Date 1811 Where it gets its name From DeWitt Clinton, the early 19th-century mayor of New York City (as well as New York governor and failed Federalist presidential candidate). What it was before A fort called Southwest Battery, which had successive stints as an immigration holding center, the New York City Aquarium, a restaurant and opera house. Why it’s notable During the War of 1812, the fort—along with three others in the harbor—was heavily armed to protect against British naval advances. What it is now The curved, sandstone building down in the Battery is the place to depart for ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; the National Parks Service which operates Castle Clinton, runs brief guided tours of the building and its grounds. Fast fact Despite its active presence during wartime, no shots were ever fired from, or on, Castle Clinton.
Address The Battery Date 1811 Where it gets its name From DeWitt Clinton, the early 19th-century mayor of New York City (as well as New York governor and failed Federalist presidential candidate). What it was before A fort called Southwest Battery, which had successive stints as an immigration holdi…
Christian & Carla
August 5, 2011
Take the ferry to see the Statue of LIberty and Ellis Island
Bos
April 13, 2012
Buy tickets here for ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Samantha
August 31, 2015
We hear its haunted.
Gabriel
August 11, 2012
Newly renovated park. Explore Castle Clinton, relax under the trees, rent a bike to ride around downtown, or catch the ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

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