Summertime Fun!

Hello Friends,
I hope you are enjoying your summer vacation, and reading, reading, reading!  Mr. Merten and I just came back from a fun weekend, exploring some sights in the United States.  We visited some places that we learn about in fourth grade, and some that we may not discuss, but are very important in our study of the Regions of the United States.  Some are easy to guess, and some are more challenging.  If you know where we are, please comment below (include the number of the photo).  I've left some hints for you.

#1

This is kind of easy!  We took a ferry to this spot to see this sight.  It was a gift from France to the United States.  This landmark was dedicated in 1896.

#2

These two pictures (above and below) were taken at the same location.  This was a very somber memorial. Though we don't talk about this specifically, it is a very important place in the history of the United States.

#3

Here we are at "The Gateway to America". This is where immigrants entered the United States, and was our nations busiest immigration inspection station from 1892-1954.  We had to take a ferry here, too.

Take a chance, and guess where we are!  Remember to use the directions for "How to Leave a Comment" on the side panel (FIRST NAMES ONLY).  I can't wait to hear from you.

I hope you are doing a lot of reading this summer.  If you are looking for some book recommendations, check out Mrs. Williams' blog by clicking here or on the apple image on the right toolbar.