The famous "Gateway to America" opened more than 130 years ago on New Year's Day. What was it like for the more than 12 ...

more than twelve million immigrants passed through the U.S. immigration portal at Ellis Island, enshrining it as an icon of America's welcome. That story is well known. But Ellis was also a place ...

Between its opening in 1892 and closing in 1954, Ellis Island saw many variations of ... seen as a time to introduce them to American life. Jewish people were offered their own foods, but without ...