African Burial Ground National Monument

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African Burial Ground Memorial
African Burial Ground Memorial
Entrance to visitor center with four banners above doorway.
Entrance to the African Burial Ground National Monument visitor center.
Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.
Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.
Memorial's circle of diaspora.
Memorial's circle of diaspora.
Exhibits within visitor center.
Exhibits within visitor center.
Photos: National Park Service

About African Burial Ground National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of African communities whose labor, resilience, and cultural contributions were fundamental in shaping the development of New York.

Quick Facts

State New York
Designation National Monument
State Code NY
Weather http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ

Location & Map

African Burial Ground National Monument is located in New York.

Operating Hours

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM

Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday Closed
Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday Closed
Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Guided Tours Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

The African Burial Ground National Monument is located on the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building located at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan; close to Foley Square and just north of City Hall. Our visitor center is located mid-block on Broadway between the cross streets of Duane Street and Reade Streets.

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Contact & Address

Address African Burial Ground National Monument, New York, NY, 10007
Phone 2122384367
Email african_burial_ground@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

African American Heritage Archeology Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite Colonization and Settlement Enslavement Monuments and Memorials Social Movements Urban America Women's History

Visitor Centers

African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center

Visitor center is located at 290 Broadway, in lower Manhattan. The visitor center is located mid-block on Broadway between Duane and Reade Streets.

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