Path Through History: Immigration

The Empire State has long been at the center of the American immigrant experience. While the New York City skyline is the first sight many new Americans see upon their arrival, one would have to traverse the state to understand the true impact of the renewed dreams and hope that the Empire State has delivered for so many. Historic sites across the state, from Ellis Island to the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, explore the way that newly arrived Americans have contributed to American identity, culture, and economic growth.