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.
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 . It was designated as a national monument in 1924 .