"We are delighted to offer our participants such unique experiences they would not be able to receive anywhere else," says Maeve Hartney, associate vice president of special programs at Elderhostel. "This Day of Discovery program will give participants the opportunity to hear stories of the immigrants and learn the history of Ellis Island not known to the public."

The cost for the Day of Discovery is $103 and includes expert lectures, interactive activities, lunch, and guided tours of Ellis Island’s hospital buildings, museum, and exhibit. Reservations can be made by calling toll free at (877) 426-8056. Immigration & Public Health: Completing the Ellis Island Story will be repeated May 20th, June 2nd and 3rd.

Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest not-for-profit educational travel organization for older adults. More than 160,000 people enroll in Elderhostel’s 8,000 programs annually. Elderhostel provides exceptional learning adventures throughout the United States and Canada and in more than 90 countries around the world. Expert instructors and experienced group leaders create extraordinary experiences by sharing stimulating information, leading fascinating field trips and providing meaningful cultural excursions. In 2004, Elderhostel launched Road Scholar to meet the needs of a new generation of educational travelers. For more information, please visit www.elderhostel.org or www.roadscholar.org.