Perhaps you are not aware, but as a consequence of terrorism and concerns for public safety, the Statue of Liberty was shutdown on the morning of September 11, 2001 and is still closed to the public. Although the island is again open for visitation, you can no longer go inside the monument.

Over the following months, security for her has been significantly heightened, for her safety and the safety of the many people who would visit her, now and in the future.

A number of critical improvements need to be made to the Statue before she can reopen her doors to the pubic, including:

• Upgrading fire and emergency notification systems
  
• Creating additional exits from the Statue’s base
  
• Enhancing visitor safety measures throughout the Statue
  

The National Park Service has once again turned to The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. – the organization that was responsible for the restoration of Lady Liberty for her centennial in 1986 as well as the historic restoration of Ellis Island -- to raise the funds to get this important work accomplished.

Lady Liberty’s message of hope, freedom and dignity is truly an inspiration to us all, now more than ever.

You can help Re-Open Lady Liberty by making an online contribution today – it’s easy, secure and fully tax-deductible.