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Governors Island

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Upper Image: Roof and inner courtyard of Castle Williams with Manhattan Skyline in background. Lower Image: scarp or wall and dry moat of Fort Jay
We will be closed this winter, look to the spring for our re-opening

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Governors Island was one of the longest continually operated military bases in the country, operated for two centuries, by the U.S. Army and later the U.S. Coast Guard until its closure in 1996.

Castle Williams and Fort Jay will be closed for the winter. We look forward to seeing you all in the spring. SInce there will be no NPS on th eisland this winter, if you have a question or request please follow our contact link and send us an email.
The rest of the island is open 7 days a week, check Govisland.com for activities around the rest of the island.

If you have any questions please send us a note via our contact link on this web page.






 
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Last updated: November 21, 2025

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