Liberty Enlightening the World
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933.
Features
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Crown and Pedestal Reservations
Find out how to reserve tickets to visit the Statue of Liberty's crown and pedestal.
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Live Views from the Torch Webcams
See live views of the Statue of Liberty and New York City from the Statue's torch.
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The People Behind Lady Liberty
Discover the men and women who contributed to the creation of the Statue of Liberty.
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Social Media
The Statue of Liberty is on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Follow us online!
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Virtual Tour
Visit the Statue of Liberty from anywhere! This virtual tour focuses on the Statue's history and symbolism.
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Recovery After Hurricane Sandy
Statue of Liberty National Monument is working hard to restore services to the entire park.
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Did You Know?
Several agencies have been caretakers for the Statue. The U.S. Lighthouse Board cared for the statue as the first electric lighthouse or "navigational aid" 1886 - 1902, followed by the War Department 1902 - 1933 and since 1933 she has been cared for by employees of the National Park Service.
