Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.
Summer season operations change
Beginning, Sat, May 24, 2025, we will start a summer schedule. Forts will be open 10am to 5pm, Wed thru Sun. For safety, the Fort Jay front gate will be closed on days with winds of 35 mph sustained or gusts of 50mph, or higher.
| Title | Governors Island |
| Park Code | gois |
| Description | From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry of New York City. It was home to the US Coast Guard from 1966 to 1996. Today, the island is a vibrant venue of art, culture, and perform... |
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Castle WilliamsBuilt in 1811 to defend New York against foreign navies, Castle Williams would later play a role in defending the nation against domestic enemies. Castle Williams never heard a shot fired in anger, but it was used for training and organizing troops who would take the war to the Confederacy, and housed hundreds of Confederate prisoners within its massive walls. 
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