Immigration: An American Story

Huddled Masses

Ellis Island represents the largest point of entry for Americans in the 20th century, with an estimated 40% of Americans being able to trace at least one ancestor back to this port. 

Here are some resources about Ellis Island and immigration at the turn of the 20th century. The first link showcases the process of entering the US and all of the steps included. The second link is from the famous Tenement Museum in the Lower East of Manhattan. This was the first stop for millions of immigrants and the foundation has restored an original building to its earlier. Under normal circumstances pictures aren't allowed in the museum but one occasion that rule changed and below are the resulting pictures. 

Class page

Tenement Museum and pictures inside the museum