The statue was originally called “Liberty Enlightening the World.” In 1875, Bartholdi and his associates formed the Franco-American Union as the fundraising arm for the project, dubbed ...

The Statue of Liberty, ironically a gift from the French, has long been the stand-in for America itself. It represents the welcoming of immigrants, hope and (at least theoretically) liberty for all.

Nobody knew how a 17.5-foot Statue of Liberty replica materialized in this shallow river bend. The next few days, when nobody would claim responsibility for her appearance, were "a fun, exciting ...

Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is ranked #5 out of 38 things to do in New York City. See pictures and our review of Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.