These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth of American democracy to the evolution of commerce, harbor defense, ecology and immigration, the breadth of themes commemorated through the National Parks of New York Harbor reflect the richness and diversity of our heritage.
Manhattan skyline as seen from Governors Island National Monument
National Parks of New York Harbor includes eleven national parks, including seven within Manhattan alone.
General Grant National Memorial at dusk in midwinter
The largest mausoleum in North America pays tribute to Civil War general and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, who is entombed here with his wife Julia.
Battery Weed, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Gateway National Recreation Area covers two states and three New York City boroughs. Several of its sites are former military bases, such as Fort Wadsworth.
Statue of Liberty looking ahead
Statue of Liberty National Monument also includes Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
African Burial Ground National Monument
The African Burial Ground was a vast cemetery for enslaved and free Africans, forgotten since the 1790s, it was rediscovered in 1991.
