Holland America Line Partners with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation in Celebration of 150th Anniversary

The collaboration will launch with a joint speak between Stephen Lean, director of The American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island and Bill Miller, famous cruise historian, detailing the immigrant expertise in the late 1800s; the presentation will probably be obtainable on-demand throughout all ships inside the fleet. Noting the cruise trade’s – and notably Holland America Line’s – significance in the immigrant journey from Europe to US, the Foundation will curate an exhibit in its History Center obtainable for guests from February to April 2023. 

“We are excited and proud to partner with Holland American Line to celebrate the line’s impact on Ellis Island history and the U.S. immigrant experience,” stated Jesse Brackenbury, president and CEO of The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. “Holland America Line’s relevance is reflected daily at our Family History Center where historic ship images adorn the walls and visitors learn about their ancestors’ journey to America. We look forward to a longstanding collaboration.” 

The cruise line, which was based in the Netherlands in 1873 because the Netherlands-American Steamship Company, was primarily a service of immigrants from Europe to the United States till nicely after the flip of the century, carrying almost 2 million passengers to new lives in the New World. Holland America Line was the primary to do away with “Steerage class” altogether, renaming it “Emigrants Class” the place not like the competitors, visitors have been served three sq. meals. It is that this stage of care and a focus to element – a practice and hallmark of the model that has continued to this present day – that was the impetus for its nickname on the time: “The Spotless Fleet.” Holland America Line supplied every little thing from medical doctors and a pre-departure resort full with English classes and courses on American civics to make sure passengers a protected journey to New York; and in truth, 99% of the immigrants carried on the fleet have been cleared for entry via Ellis Island, an amazing feat on the time.

Holland America Line started the recreation of its first voyage with a sendoff October 15 from the Netherlands. The ship will sail previous the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island because it arrives in New York City round 7am October 26.

For extra details about Holland America Line and its 150^th Anniversary, seek the advice of a journey advisor, name 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or go to hollandamerica.com.

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Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the primary cruise line to supply adventures to Alaska and the Yukon almost 75 years in the past. Its fleet of premium ships visits almost 400 ports in 114 nations around the globe, providing a super mid-sized ship expertise. A 3rd Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.

The chief in premium cruising, Holland America Line’s ships characteristic modern initiatives and a various vary of enriching experiences targeted on vacation spot exploration and customized journey. The finest dwell music at sea fills every night at Music Walk, and eating venues characteristic unique picks from Holland America Line’s esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous cooks.

The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation is a non-profit that collaborates with the National Park Service in one of America’s most profitable public-private partnerships. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan requested Lee Iacocca to boost personal funds for the historic restoration of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The Foundation has since created the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, constructed the Statue of Liberty Museum, maintained museum displays, and funded lots of extra initiatives on the islands. The group additionally developed the free 65-million-record Ellis Island Passenger Database. This useful resource is obtainable free on-line and in particular person on the American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island, which is managed by the Foundation. Follow the Foundation @StatueEllisFdn.

SOURCE Holland America Line