Write a diary of a fictional immigrant passing through Ellis Island. Introduction During the 1800s, thousands of immigrants poured into the United States full of hope for a new life. For many, Ellis Island in New York harbor was the first stop in this new world. The United States opened an immigration center on Ellis Island in 1892 to process the thousands of newcomers who arrived each year. In this activity, you will learn more about Ellis Island and about the experiences of those who landed there.
Procedure Go to the Ellis Island Web site.
Explore this section to learn more about the procedures by which immigrants were processed at Ellis Island. Take detailed notes on this section. Create a diary of a fictional immigrant who passed through Ellis Island around the turn of the century. Use your notes to describe the experience of your fictional character on Ellis Island. Your diary should include all the steps of processing through to your immigrant's arrival in New York City.