April 17th, 2022
| Company: | Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, Inc |
| Web site: | http://www.ellisisland.org |
| E-mail: | eoravetz@ellisisland.org |
By official proclamation of the nation’s governors, Apr 17 was designated as “Ellis Island Family History Day.” Sponsored by the Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation, Inc, this annual day recognizes the achievements and contributions made to America by Ellis Island immigrants and their descendants. Historically, Apr 17 marks the day in 1907 when more immigrants were processed through the island than on any other day in its colorful history: 11,747 people.
