From about the 1690s until 1794, both free and enslaved Africans were buried in a 6.6-acre burial ground in Lower Manhattan, outside the boundaries of the settlement of New Amsterdam, later known as New York. Lost to history due to landfill and development, the grounds were rediscovered in 1991 as a consequence of the planned construction of a Federal office building.
A Sacred Space in Manhattan
Book a tour at African Burial Ground!
Groups of all ages enjoy our ranger-led tours. Reserve a tour, at no charge, of our site today! (PDF - 74KB)
ABC NY Here and Now Reports
Coverage from Here and Now, a weekly program on ABC7 WABC covering the latest impacting the African American community in New York City.
Slavery and Global Public History
Staff presented at Brown University's Dec. 2016 conference on slavery and public history. Watch the session video on YouTube.
July 4, 2017
Join us Wednesday July 4, 2017 as we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago with a craft workshop.
Last updated: June 20, 2017