The interactive visitor center, specially commissioned artwork, and outdoor memorial offer an in depth understanding of how, when, and why enslaved and free Africans were using the African Burial Ground during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The African Burial Ground is widely acknowledged as one of America's most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. Learn about this once forgotten piece of New York history and how the rediscovery of the burial ground united a community committed to honoring, preserving, and teaching this important history to generations that follow.
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The African Burial Ground National Monument is one of many places that make up the National Parks of New York Harbor. Learn more about these natural, cultural, and historic sites.
