LILRC Traveling Exhibit

Immigration in New York State: 1650 – 1950
A Long Island Library Resources Council Traveling Exhibit
at Emma Clark Library from June 2 – 30, 2025
This exhibit focuses on historic immigration to New York State from 1650 – 1950. Our story begins with the arrival of Dutch settlers and continues through the end of the World Wars.
Stop by Emma Clark Library anytime between June 2 – 30 to view the exhibit and learn more about this important piece of history.
Explore the entire exhibit, by New York Heritage Digital Collections (a project of the Empire State Library Network) at nyheritage.org/immigration
Image: Ellis Island Building. New York (ca. 1915). Courtesy of the Freeport Historical Society & Museum.