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.
African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans.
Home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, & the Executive Branch, Washington took the oath of office as our first President here.
Gateway is a large, diverse urban park with 27,000 acres spanning Sandy Hook in N.J. and Jamaica Bay and Staten Island in N.Y.
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represents the growth of the city.
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry of New York City.
Since 1665 St. Paul's Church has been a pillar of the local community, serving many purposes in its lengthy history.
Over 12 million immigrants passed through the halls of Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.
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 Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGBTQ civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized here.
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, lived at this site from his birth on October 27, 1858 until he was 14 years old
The Tenement Museum is an affiliated site, which preserves the history and personal experiences of immigrant communities in New York City.
Trails & Rails an educational program sponsored in partnership between Amtrak and NPS. NPNH is an active participant of Trails & Rails.
Last updated: September 4, 2024
