In this post, we’ll explore the various inspirations behind the Statue of Liberty — who she looks like, why she looks the way she does and what it all represents. But first, you might wonder why we care so much about Lady Liberty and who she is.

The Statue of Liberty is a 305-foot (93-metre) statue located on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay, off the coast of New York City. The statue is a personification of liberty in the form of a woman. She holds a torch in her raised right hand and clutches a tablet in her left.

Learn about the origins, construction, and evolution of the iconic Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the U.S. in 1886. Discover how the Foundation works to preserve and educate about this national treasure and symbol of freedom.

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.

In “The New Colossus,” Emma Lazarus calls her the “Mother of Exiles,” and for Americans new and old, her image has become one of the most recognizable in the world. But what do we know about the real-life woman who inspired Lady Liberty?

There are two inscriptions on the Statue of Liberty in the United States. One is on the tablet Lady Liberty holds in her left arm, and the other is on a bronze plaque within the pedestal of the statue. Explore these famous Statue of Liberty quotes and their history.

Learn about the history, symbolism and secrets of the Statue of Liberty, an icon of freedom in New York Harbor. Discover how she was inspired by an Egyptian woman, funded by a crowdfunding campaign, damaged by a German spy and more.

On top of the building is the goddess of Liberty statue that stands on the copper-sheathed dome. The courtroom skylights were covered during WWI blackouts as a precaution against aerial bombing.

Learn about the history, museum, and future of the iconic symbol of hope and freedom in America. Plan your visit to Liberty Island and tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.