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The heart of our ancestry

Every person has a lineage that defines him/her. Without it, you wouldn't know who you are. It's important to understand who our are ancestors because from this information we can understand what cultural values to observe. Well, if you don't know your lineage, especially from immigrants, the best place to look for it would be at Ellis Island.

Ellis Island was the gateway through which millions of Americans today passed through from their home countries to America. Today it hosts millions of domestic and international tourists in search of their roots. It also contains the national museum of immigration. To learn about your family history and see an amazing location in New York take a day trip to Ellis Island.