In the 19th century, debates about contract workers sorted immigrants into "natural" and "unnatural" categories.

more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known. But Ellis was also a place ...

Alexandra finally arrived at Ellis Island, only to have an even worse time than she did on the boat to America. After being ...

As the guard on the boat noted, the higher class passengers ... Alexandra was considered an undocumented immigrant and sent to Ellis Island. Unfortunately, Alexandra couldn't have gotten the ...

The TV drama 1923, a prequel to Yellowstone, follows the Dutton family as they face significant historical challenges, such as economic turbulence, conflict, and immigration. Among the show's ...

hop back on the ferry boat to visit Ellis Island. On the island, swing by the Main Building and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration housed inside. Here, you'll find exhibits displaying ...

Nearly 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island's immigration station from its opening in 1892 to 1954, when it closed. But the number of immigrants dropped significantly by 1924 ...

The performance, titled Ellis Island, will not only feature the orchestra but also incorporate spoken word and ensemble actors to bring to life powerful immigration ... trip on a boat it would ...

Ellis Island straddles New York and New Jersey and commemorates the immigrant experience. Millions of American stories began at Ellis Island; by some estimates, 40% of people in the country today have ...

"I am one of the nearly 40% of all U.S. citizens who can trace at least one ancestor to Ellis ... on the island, showing her son Theo having the best time as he explored the National Immigration ...

more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known. But Ellis was also a place ...