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African Burial Ground National Monument
Indoor Activities
 

The visitor center contains exhibits and replica artifacts, and visitors may view a 25-minute documentary film about the history of the African Burial Ground. Park rangers present educational programs and provide interpretation of the commemorative art commissioned for the African Burial Ground National Monument. A resource library is available; please, schedule an appointment in advance.

Ranger-led tours that describe the unique artifacts and artwork at the African Burial Ground National Monument are scheduled weekdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

A memorial at the African Burial Ground National Monument honors the memories of the estimated 15,000 enslaved and free Africans who were interred in the burial ground during the 17th and 18th centuries.

 

Macmillan Commission's map of the Mall in Washington, D.C.,1903  

Did You Know?
In 1903, Augustus Saint-Gaudens served on the Federal Government's Macmillan Commission to beautify and re-design the mall in Washington, D.C

Last Updated: August 27, 2009 at 16:43 EST