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| 2006 Liberty G Sutton |
I come back to the Statue of Liberty once in awhile. Like other immigrants from Europe, Lady Liberty is one of the first things we see. The above photo was from a visit with my son and daughter-in-law in 2006.
In 2016, my wife and I completed a "re-enactment" cruise. We visited my family in England then returned to the US on the Queen Mary II. The following photo is from our early morning arrival into New York Harbor.
The statue is on Liberty Island, not to be confused with nearby Ellis Island.
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| 2016 Liberty by G Sutton |
BTW, the tablet in her hand has the date of American Independence July 4, 1976, but in Roman Numerals so, IV, MDCCLXXVI)
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| Liberty torch 2006 G Sutton |
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| Liberty Close up 2006 Sutton |
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933." (NPS Link)
The statue is made of copper- about the thickness of 2 US cents.
The green color comes from oxidized copper.
It is 305 feet and 1 inch tall- ground to flame tip
The torch has been closed since July 30 1916 but the crown can be visited via a spiral staircase.
Travel Notes
Check the website for current information:
https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm
In 2020, visitors arrive by Statue Cruises ferry and hours are 9:30 to 3:30.
Currently, the statue is closed due to Covid-19
There is no fee to enter the statue but you have to buy a ferry ticket.
Advanced reservations are needed to visit the crown and the pedestal.
You could bring or purchase food and drink- check the website for the latest.
See the website for accessibility information.
