Yearlong upgrades to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island begin in late October . Liberty Island will remain open to the public . Similar work will take place at facilities on Ellis Island , the entry point to the United States for millions of immigrants . A gift from France , the Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28 , 1886 . The statue is a symbol for freedom and equality between all people.
Yearlong upgrades to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island begin in late October . Liberty Island will remain open to the public . A gift from France , the Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28 , 1886 . The statue is a symbol for freedom and equality between all people.