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African Burial Ground National MonumentThese buttons were buried with an individual in the African Burial Ground
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African Burial Ground National Monument
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Volunteers-in-Parks
Volunteering is an American tradition that has made an
immeasurable contribution to communities, organizations,
and individuals throughout the country. Become a volunteer at the African Burial Ground National Monument.

For more information call 212-637-2019. 

To learn about the National Park Service Volunteers-in-Parks Program visit www.nps.gov/volunteer.

Silhouette of Hannah Nicholson Gallatin  

Did You Know?
While Albert Gallatin was “content to live and die amongst the Monongahela hills”, his wife Hannah did not care for the country life at Friendship Hill. Gallatin wrote "...my wife's principle occupation...is to count the number of weeks and days which are to elapse before our departure...”

Last Updated: April 14, 2008 at 15:36 EST