{"id":3385,"date":"2025-03-11T17:11:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorktour1.com\/blog\/?p=3385"},"modified":"2025-07-30T15:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T15:25:51","slug":"7-numbers-statue-of-liberty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/7-numbers-statue-of-liberty\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Numbers That You Need to Know About the Statue of Liberty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Statue of Liberty is not only a global icon and a symbol of freedom. It\u2019s also a fascinating landmark with a rich history and a whole host of interesting details that might surprise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to miss those details when you visit, especially if you\u2019re on your own (hint: go with a local on a top-rated Statue of Liberty tour<\/a> so you get the numbers and<\/em> the story). But if you\u2019re just looking for a quick glance at the fun facts and numbers that help define this monument, we got you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for seven fascinating numbers about the Statue of Liberty to know before your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France gave the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the U.S. in 1886<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in a ceremony led by President Grover Cleveland. It involved both street and boat parades, public speeches, and the unveiling of the statue by French sculptor Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric-Auguste Bartholdi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Bartholdi is credited with designing the Statue of Liberty, French author and jurist \u00c9douard de Laboulaye envisioned its concept. In 1865, he proposed a monumental gift to be sent to the United States on behalf of the French people. It was intended to honor the relationship between these two countries and celebrate America\u2019s centennial in 1876.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lady Liberty transitioned to the care of the National Park Service in 1933.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 377 steps to the Statue of Liberty\u2019s crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visitors can go inside the Statue of Liberty, even climbing all the way to her crown, though tickets are limited and can be difficult to coordinate with your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are approximately 377 steps to the crown, divided into two portions. The first segment, consisting of 215 steps, goes from the statue\u2019s lobby to the top of her pedestal. An elevator is available for this portion if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second segment, from the pedestal to the crown, involves heading up 162 steps and includes a double-helix spiral staircase. There\u2019s no elevator for this part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to both the pedestal and crown is through purchasing tickets in advance. Read more about Statue of Liberty ticket options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tablet in the Statue of Liberty’s left hand reads “July 4, 1776” in Roman numerals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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