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African Burial Ground National Monument
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At the Visitor Center

The visitor center, which is wheelchair accessible, is located on the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway.  There are restrooms located inside the visitor center that are wheelchair accessible.  Although pets are not allowed in the visitor center, guide and other assist animals are welcome.  The visitor center is also ADA compliant and includes an audio component for the sight and/or hearing impaired.

At the Memorial

The memorial is located outside, behind the Ted Weiss Federal Building at the corner of Duane Street and African Burial Ground Way (Elk Street). There are no restrooms located outside at the memorial. Although pets are not allowed in the memorial, guide and other assist animals are welcome.

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The Sankofa has strong associations with the African Burial Ground

Did You Know?
Unearthed during the excavation of the federal office building at 290 Broadway in New York City in 1991, the African Burial Ground was designated a New York City Historic District, a National Historic Landmark and, on February 27, 2006, a National Monument.
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Last Updated: April 24, 2011 at 10:52 MST