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A Virtual Tour of Ellis Island, Presented in Honor of the 130th Anniversary of its Opening

  • Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 100 Crescent Beach Road Glen Cove, NY, 11542 United States (map)

Ellis Island officially opened as the United States Immigration Station on January 1, 1892, 130 years ago. HMTC’s museum and programming director, Dr. Thorin Tritter, presented a virtual tour of the island, describing its history and particular significance to Jewish and Italian immigrants.

If you missed this program, you can watch it now on Youtube:

HMTC needs your help now more than ever. Your donation will support HMTC’s virtual programming for students and adults. Help us continue to be able to provide Holocaust and Tolerance Education programs to schools and public programs for the community.

Earlier Event: January 20
Nazis on Long Island: The Story of Camp Siegfried (Co-sponsored with the Museum of Jewish Heritage and New York City College of Technology)
Later Event: January 23
Sunday with Survivors: Rosalie Simon