Gateways in Dialogue: From Newcomes to National Treasures

Dates and Times

Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific (8:00 PM Eastern)

Host

Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation in collaboration with the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation.

Performers and Collaborators

• Stephen Lean: Director of the American Family Immigration History Center
• Danielle Wetmore: Director of Education at Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

Activity Description

This is the seventh event in an ongoing collaborative series. The presentation will address questions such as what happened after immigrants left Angel Island and Ellis Island, where they went, what they did, and if participants would know one of them. Stephen Lean and Danielle Wetmore will share personal stories of staff personnel during a one-hour presentation, followed by an audience Q&A session. New participants are welcome, and previous sessions are available on YouTube.

Language

English