Greetings from Governors Island National Monument

Love Governor’s Island. Great place to visit during the summer and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline

Sincerely,
Sinead

Governors Island National Monument

A sentinel in the heart of New York Harbor, Governors Island National Monument tells the story of one of the country's longest running military installations.

State(s): New York

Established: 2003

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