Walking Tour
⛴️Ferry from Battery Park or Liberty State Park
🖼️Gallery inside shows statue's construction history
The star-shaped granite fort that once defended New York Harbor during the War of 1812 now forms the foundation for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal—a military relic transformed into a symbol of hope.
Star-shaped fort
War of 1812 history
Granite walls
Harbor defense
Walking Tour⛴️Ferry from Battery Park or Liberty State Park
🖼️Gallery inside shows statue's construction history
The star-shaped granite fort that once defended New York Harbor during the War of 1812 now forms the foundation for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal—a military relic transformed into a symbol of hope.
Star-shaped fort
War of 1812 history
Granite walls
Harbor defense