Save Ellis Island, Inc.

Mark Your Calendars for This Special Events Happening this June! Taste of History: Ellis Island’s Immigrant Cookbook Comes to Life Saturday, June 7, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Price: $100 per person Join Save Ellis Island for a unique culinary experience featuring Tom Bernardin, author of The Ellis Island Immigrant Cookbook. Tom will present his key lecture, Ellis Island – The Golden Door, offering insights into the rich history and heritage of Ellis Island. After the lecture, guests will have the opportunity to sample dishes inspired by recipes from the cookbook, and each attendee will receive a copy of The Ellis Island Immigrant Cookbook to bring the flavors of Ellis Island into their own kitchens. The event includes an exclusive tour of the abandoned hospital complex on the south side of Ellis Island, where countless immigrants were treated upon arrival. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event where food, history, and heritage come together.

French street artist JR awakens history with his 'Unframed – Ellis Island' Exhibition. The tour and exhibition provide an immersive visual and sensory experience loaded with historical significance. It is not to be missed! Join Save Ellis Island for a tour of the abandoned Ellis Island Hospitals. Tickets available at www.saveellisisland.org

ELLIS ISLAND, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Step back in time and explore the abandoned Ellis Island Hospital Complex on Ellis Island with an exclusive Hard Hat Tour. This exciting and educational 90-minute tour offers a unique and unforgettable opportunity to explore one of New York City's most iconic historical landmarks. Led by expert guides, this tour has been described by visitors as “epic” and a “must see” when in New York. Tours operate year-round, running six times daily from January to December. Secure Your Tickets Today Tickets for the Hard Hat Tour can be purchased on our website at www.saveellisisland.org Skip the Long Lines – Take the Ferry from New Jersey Avoid the Long Lines in Battery Park by taking the ferry from Liberty State Park in New Jersey at the historic Railroad Terminal. Arrive early to join our 10:30 a.m. tour, leaving plenty of time to also explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and the Statue of Liberty. The New Jersey ferry route takes you to Ellis Island first, and parking is available for just $5 per day. A Top New York City Attraction Since its launch in 2014, the Hard Hat Tour has become one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. Guests will journey through the hospital complex, once dedicated to treating newly arrived immigrants, and tour the contagious disease wards, laundry, kitchen, staff housing, morgue and autopsy theater. Throughout the tour, visitors will experience the larger-than-life exhibit Unframed: Ellis Island by renowned French artist JR. This immersive installation features archival imagery of immigrants who traveled through Ellis island, displayed on the very walls of the hospital. JR’s public art installations have appeared worldwide, from Times Square in New York City to the Pantheon in Paris. His short film Ellis, starring Robert De Niro and directed by JR, was filmed along the tour route. More Experiences Available In addition to the Hard Hat Tour, Private Group Tours, Photography Sessions, School Group Tours and Special Events are offered. For more details, visit www.saveellisisland.org, email us at reservations@saveellisisland.org or call 201-332-8485, ext. 1. Ferry Information Ferry tickets to Ellis Island must be purchased separately through Statue City Cruises' website. Select "General Admission" under Tour Options. Start planning your visit or school trip today and experience the eerie beauty and educational depth of the Ellis Island Hospital Complex. The Hard Hat Tour offers an immersive experience that combines history, adventure, and discovery  book your tour today!

SPECIAL EVENT When: February 24, 2025 At 7:00p.m. (ET) Where: Virtual Cost: Free; Donation Optional Pulitzer Prize-winning duo of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell will be sharing insights about the creation of their beautiful oratorio, A Nation of Others. Praised by Broadway World as “stunning” during its premiere at Carnegie Hall, A Nation of Others takes place on a single day in 1921 at the Ellis Island Immigration Station. The oratorio follows a group of immigrants arriving by ship as they gain entry into the United States. The narrative weaves together deeply moving and sometimes funny personal stories of immigrants from eight different countries. Mr. Moravec and Mr. Campbell will be in conversation with Sarah Meyers, the Artistic Director of On Site Opera, to discuss their process for creating this work. They will explore how music enriches and deepens the stories and emphasize the importance of honoring the history of Ellis Island. Soprano Susanna Phillips will also join them. Register today at www.saveellisisland.org Once you register a Zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the event. 

Friday, December 6, 2024 – Save Ellis Island hosted a special group of visitors on the south side of Ellis Island. William “Bill” Hale Baker used to live on the south side of Ellis Island from 1949 to 1951 when his father, Dr. James Baker, served as the director of neuropsychiatric service at the hospital. Bill was invited by Save Ellis Island to return to the island for a guided tour and visit to the staff house, which was once his home for a brief period of his childhood. 

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT OCTOBER 24TH AT 7P.M ET. Discover how healthcare practices have evolved over time, from the rigorous screenings at Ellis Island to today. Our esteemed panel of experts will discuss: The historical context of immigrant health examinations at Ellis Island Comparisons between past and present screening procedures The lasting impact of Ellis Island medical practices on contemporary healthcare systems The challenges and triumphs faced by immigrants seeking healthcare then and now. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the fascinating world of immigrant healthcare. REGISTER TODAY ON OUR WEBSITE www.saveellisisland.org Meet our panelists: ·       Michelle C. Hehman PhD, RN, NPD-BC ·       Arlene W. Keeling, PhD, RN, FAAN ·       Alan Kraut, PhD ·       John Parascandola, PhD

Join us for a special 45-minute guided tour to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the reopening of the south side. Space is limited, register today! There are only 4 tours in October 2024: OCTOBER 15, 22, 29  10:30am - 11:15am For 60 years, Ellis Island's South Side lay abandoned and forbidden. But on October 1, 2014, Save Ellis Island reopened the historic hospital complex to the public with the launch of our Hard Hat Tours. This October, in celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we're unleashing a new spine-tingling tour—one you won't want to miss. Please note: Attendees need to purchase their own ferry tickets. Ferry Tickets are sold separately on www.statuecitycruises.com under ticket option, select: General Admission. Please purchase tickets for the 9 am ferry. Arrive at least one hour earlier for security check. Echoes from Ellis Island: Tales from the Wards Tour tickets are non-refundable. Tickets purchased the day of event on Ellis Island will be $27.50. Questions? Please contact Irene Mone - imone@saveellisisland.org or call 201-332-8485 x4

Save Ellis Island invites you to an enriching professional development experience at Ellis Island, the iconic gateway to America. This unique opportunity allows for educators to dive deep into the history of immigration in the United States at the very site where more than 12 million immigrants arrived and countless stories began.  Join us for a full day of professional learning including a special hard hat tour of the “forgotten” public hospital complex and EduProtocols training. Now open for teachers grades 2-12! Click here for available dates and registration. Program Details Four Dates Available in December: December 10, 11, 12, and 13, 2024. Time: 9 am - 3 pm Program Cost: $250 Includes: •  Ferry Trip •  Hard Hat Tour •  Lunch •  5 Hours of PD Credit  Educators on the south side of Ellis Island at Professional Development Session, December 2023 Here's what some of our past participants have shared:   "A teacher can immediately bring back key historical insight and information into his/her classroom after this experience. As a history teacher especially I appreciated walking through the halls and rooms so many immigrants have."   "The hospital tour was very engaging and almost once in a lifetime, therefore I would recommend this tour to my friends and colleagues."   "Being on location to absorb the information was top-notch. I haven't stopped talking about it." "The presenter is knowledgeable, the resources have practical application and parallels with the past and present can enrich the immigration dialogue. Ellis Island should not become a forgotten treasure!!! This is a great example of what a Professional Development Seminar should be like." Program Highlights  A guided Hard Hat tour of the Ellis Island abandoned Hospital Complex. Interactive and immersive sessions on the history of Ellis Island and its role in American immigration. Workshops focused on creating engaging lesson plans and activities that foster critical thinking and collaboration. Opportunities to reflect and discuss with peers in a supportive learning environment. Ask About Our School Tours Save Ellis Island also offers school group tours and programs for students from grades 4-12! Contact us for more information: 201-332-8485 or email imone@saveellisisland.org. 

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Join Matt Funk for an exceptional view of the Ellis Island Hospitals. Register today for the program on: Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm Fee $135 per person, includes ferry transportation. Save Ellis Island is an approved American Institute of Architects Education Provider.  The in-depth presentation will unveil and discuss:  The visionary planning and evolving functionalities of the hospital buildings, revealing how they embodied advancements in healthcare at the time. A condensed history of iron and concrete construction, tracing the fascinating progress of building engineering through theory and practical application. A close-up examination of the innovative Kahn system, highlighting the benefits of its fireproof, prefabricated, and sanitary hollow tile construction in the contagious ward buildings.                                      Are you interested in earning continuing education credits? Save Ellis Island is an approved American Institute of Architects Education Provider. Course Number: SEI001 Course type: Live Language: English Course Level- Introductory Prerequisites: None This course is 2 LU/HSWs Course Expiration Date: 05/15/2027 AIA Vendor Name and Number: Save Ellis Island INC. (10094740). Learning Objective 1: Participants will be able to identify features of Beaux Arts and Neoclassical architecture and their influence on the design of Ellis Island.   Learning Objective 2: Participants will be able to compare the features of a pavilion style hospital facility and the characteristic traits that differentiate this from other buildings or design philosophies.   Learning Objective 3: Participants will be able to describe medical theories that shaped the turn-of-the-century hospital architecture with a presentation and walking tour of the extant buildings, finishes, equipment, and fixtures and their functions in the context of immigration and methods of limiting the spread of contagious diseases.   Learning Objective 4: Participants will learn how the island and its facilities were constructed as three distinctly separate islands, with three very different functions: Immigration processing and dormitory facilities, general medical facilities, and containment / treatment of infectious diseases.   Learning Objective 5: Participants will be able to distinguish approaches taken by Save Ellis Island, the non-profit partner of the National Park Service, to stabilize and restore the hospital buildings in recent years through examples of such projects.