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Statue of Liberty Virtual Tour Big Apple Fanatics Tours ON FACEBOOK 5/5/2020 - 6/15/2020 Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED AGE RANGE:  All Ages CALL: WEBSITE MORE DETAILS: The Statue of Liberty'€”like all New York City sights--is temporarily closed to visitors. However, now you can visit the iconic international landmark from the comfort of home on a virtual tour with a live, licensed, tour guide who will lead you on a climb all the way to top of Liberty'€™s flame. No ferries, no security lines, you can visit the statue on your computer, phone, or tablet with a tour guide who has been there hundreds of times, and you will learn 150 years of history on a virtual tour. Perfect for families, kids, and anyone who must stay home. This one-hour tour is led by one of the most popular tour guides in New York City, an award-winning published author, who has appeared on the Travel Channel. You will have fun and see the ...

Wednesday, November 6 – Union County Westfield Historical Society’s November First Wednesday Luncheon: “The Statue of Liberty – Meant for Egypt, Ends in America” with Gary Lee Mahmoud     As part of the Westfield Historical Society’s  First Wednesday Luncheon  series, Actor and Westfield Native, Gary Lee Mahmoud, will talk about the story of “The Statue of Liberty – Meant for Egypt, Ends in America” for November 6, 2019.   Please be advised that, due to an unforeseen circumstance at Echo Lake Country Club involving the construction, we are unable to hold our luncheon there on November 6th. It will be held, instead, at Ferraro's (2nd floor), 14 Elm Street, Westfield. Elevator access is available to the second floor. During the eighteenth and the nineteenth century, the United States hadn’t attained its power and the world leadership that she currently enjoys. So, when the Suez Canal was constructed during the period from 1859 to 1869, it was the most im...