African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument · New York · National Park Service
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.
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Phone
- 2122384373
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
What's here
Highlights: African American Heritage · Archeology · Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite · Colonization and Settlement · Enslavement · Monuments and Memorials · Social Movements · Urban America · Women's History
Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Guided Tours · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store
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