This is the first view many immigrants had of Ellis Island.

They would also see the Statue of Liberty.

As they came closer the building looked big and scary.

Many of the immigrants traveled on ships like this and then were transported by ferry to Ellis.

Immigrants lining up waiting to be processed.

Luggage brought by the immigrants.

Clothing of the Immigrants

Immigrant chart, settlers,slaves and immigrants.

Immigrant chart by years.

Immigrants coming and leaving.

Ellis changed through the years.

Slideshow of Changes

Click To See Word Tree Video

Many of the words we use everyday were brought from the different languages of the immigrants.

This is a large flag which show immigrants if viewed at one angle and the American flag if viewed at another angle. As you walk it changes between a flag and faces.