Manhattan · Historic destination
African Burial Ground National Monument
Duane Street and African Burial Ground Way; visitor center at 290 Broadway · Manhattan, New York City
An outdoor memorial and nearby exhibits explain the lives and rediscovery of Africans buried in colonial New York.
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NYFE Summary
Enslaved and free Africans were buried here during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Construction of a federal office tower brought the burial ground back to light in 1991. Archaeological research and advocacy by the descendant community led to the reburial of the excavated remains at the site.
The outdoor memorial honors the people buried here and their contribution to colonial New York. The visitor center adds exhibits and a short film about the burial ground.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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