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Floral Park Historical Society
Presents
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INFO: 516-532-1518
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For more information about our events, please e-mail anncorbett@corbettpr.com or call (516) 532-1518
“Stories from Ellis Island.
Ellis Island opened on January 1, 1892 as the nation’s first federal immigration entry point. During the next 32 years, it was by far the busiest US inspection station, processing over 12.5 million people, each hoping for a chance at a new live. It is estimated that 40% of all Americans can trace their roots back to the immigrants that came through Ellis Island.
Did you have relatives who came through Ellis Island? Did the inspectors detain them? Were they treated at the island’s hospitals? Did your family names get changed by the inspectors?! Fred Voss is a tour guide at Ellis Island National Park. He will give an illustrated talk about the past, present and future of this iconic American landmark as well as share some of his favorite immigration stories.
Ellis Island postcards - from New York Public Library - Thank you!
Fred Voss is a professional genealogical researcher, educator, and lecturer. He has completed the Boston University online Genealogical Research class and frequently lectures at libraries and genealogical societies. Voss volunteers at Ellis Island, leading tours of the recently re-opened hospitals on the island's Southside, and teaches genealogy at Bergen Community College in New Jersey. Voss graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in Mathematics. He has worked for 40+ years in the computer industry and spent the last 25 years specializing in Internet Security.
From Getty Images, Thank you!
FLORAL PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
The Board of Directors meets on the fourth Monday of the month, unless otherwise specified.
Floral Park Historical Society Collectibles
While supplies last, we are offering you collectible keepsakes and museum-quality floral prints, reproduced from John Lewis Childs' original seed catalog artwork. If interested, please contact Ann Corbett.
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