National Parks Traveler Spotlights Spirit of America Guitar

National Parks Traveler, a website dedicated to commentary, news, and life in America’s parks, spotlighted the Spirit of America guitar and its installation at Ellis Island.

In addition to detailing the guitar’s creation at Gibson’s Custom & Historic Division in Nashville and its unveiling ceremony with Grammy Award-winning guitarist Duane Eddy at Ellis Island, the article highlights the mission to create additional works of art, known as “Liberty Ambassadors,” from materials salvaged during the Statue of Liberty’s renovation. These works will serve to inspire hope and freedom while celebrating America’s diversity.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ellis Island have deep historical ties. As the article notes, Ellis Island “was designated as the site of one of the first federal immigration stations by President Benjamin Harrison in 1890, and between 1892 and 1954, over twelve million immigrants entered the United States through its doors.” For many immigrants, Lady Liberty was a welcoming symbol, greeting them as they approached Ellis Island. Later, in 1965, Ellis Island would become an official part of Statue of Liberty National Monument.