Castle Williams

04/23/2018

In a surprise announcement, the project to restore three lost World War I memorials on Governors Island were named national war memorials by a group of U.S. historians and veterans organizations. G…

08/20/2017

The solar eclipse is tomorrow! Come to Governors Island and watch it with us. The peak of the eclipse happens between 1:23pm and 2:44pm EST. In New York City, there will be about 71% sun coverage, so you MUST wear approved eclipse glasses or make a viewer yourself at home to be able to see it without harming your eyes. It only takes a few seconds for permanent damage.

Not only do we have plenty of glasses, but we also have special eclipse Junior Ranger books and badges! If you can't make it here, check your local National Park sites, libraries, and museums for viewing events.

05/01/2017

Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch? Thanks, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile! Come back soon!

02/07/2017

We saw a painting a few months ago that shows Castle Williams probably after the Civil War. What really caught our eye was the barge with canvas awning, ferrying soldiers from the Battery to Governors Island. Yep, there is at least 8 dudes a-rowing...

Could be an idea for supplemental ferry service to Red Hook - cooperative community rowing.

12/15/2016

Natasha Soto interned at Governors Island National Monument

A partnership between the Student Conservation Association and the National Park Service, SCA NPS Academy has been helping underrepresented college students ...

09/25/2016

Castle Williams from the Statue of Liberty on a cold day in February 2015.

08/20/2016

08/07/2016

Men and women who grew up as Coast Guard brats on the New York island have mixed feelings about the changing landscape of their former home base.

07/12/2016