Governors Island National Monument
Governors Island National Monument, National monument in USA
Governors Island National Monument offers remarkable outdoor spaces and historic buildings.
The site has played a pivotal role in US military history for over two centuries.
Art installations and performances fill the island showcasing contemporary culture.
Access to the island is seasonal, with ferry services available from Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The island hosts an annual Jazz Age Lawn Party, reliving the charm of the 1920s.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: January 19, 2001
Website: nps.gov/gois
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