https://www.nps.gov/afbg News releases from African Burial Ground National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/black-history-month-2023.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 EST Celebrate Black History Month by visiting The African Burial Ground National Monument! Join us for a special event every Saturday in February. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/black-history-month-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/19th-anniversary-commemoration.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:37:00 EST The African Burial Ground National Monument will be commemorating the 19th Anniversary of the re-interment of the Ancestors October 4th - 8th. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/19th-anniversary-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/temp-closure-ac.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:56:00 EST Several features within African Burial Ground National Monument’s outdoor memorial are temporarily closed due to safety concerns. The Ancestral Chamber is showing signs of stress and must be assessed prior to reopening. The visitor center, located at 290 Broadway, remains open. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/temp-closure-ac.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-director-visits-multiple-national-parks-in-new-york-city.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:55:00 EST In recognition of Pride Month and the many infrastructure improvements and partnerships underway to support national parks in the greater New York area, Director Chuck Sams along with regional National Park Service leaders recently visited several national parks in New York City. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-director-visits-multiple-national-parks-in-new-york-city.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/reopening-of-the-african-burial-ground-s-visitor-center.htm Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:20:00 EST Beginning Thursday, October 14, 2021, the African Burial Ground National Monument will increase access to the site by opening the indoor Visitor Center, including the exhibits. The hours of operation will continue to remain the same from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/reopening-of-the-african-burial-ground-s-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/afbg-operations-mod.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:50:00 EST Beginning October 13, 2020, following guidance from the White House, CDC, and state and local public health officials, African Burial Ground N.M. is increasing access to park grounds. News Release with details here: https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/afbg-operations-mod.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/opening-of-the-african-burial-ground-research-library-and-archival-storage.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:22:00 EST Celebrating the opening of the African Burial Ground's research library and archival storage. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/opening-of-the-african-burial-ground-research-library-and-archival-storage.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/25.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:46:00 EST On Thursday, March 31, join African Burial Ground National Monument, the United Nations Remember Slavery Programme, and EVT Educational Productions, Inc. for a 25th anniversary commemoration of the rediscovery of New York City’s African Burial Ground. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/25.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/af-am-2016.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:31:00 EST Celebrate African-American History Month by visiting African Burial Ground National Monument! Five special events are planned for the month of February. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/af-am-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/celebrate-kwanzaa-2015.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2015 11:16:00 EST Celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday, December 26, 2015 in lower Manhattan. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/celebrate-kwanzaa-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/kwanzaa-2015.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2015 04:48:00 EST Celebrate Kwanzaa at African Burial Ground National Memorial on Saturday, December 26, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/kwanzaa-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/african-burial-ground-announces-2015-2016-winter-season.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:18:00 EST The outdoor memorial will be closed for the winter season beginning Sunday, November 1, 2015 and reopen Tuesday, March 1, 2015. The visitor center will remain open with normal operating hours. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/african-burial-ground-announces-2015-2016-winter-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/open-house-new-york-2015.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2015 05:00:00 EST 30 minute ranger-led memorial tours will be held Saturday October 17 as past of Open House New York Weekend. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/open-house-new-york-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/winter-season.htm Wed, 22 Oct 2014 05:37:00 EST The outdoor memorial will be closed for the winter season and reopen March 3, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/winter-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/black-history-month-pr-2009.htm Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST New York, NY - Celebrate Black History Month with the National Park Service from Feb 17th to Feb 21st.  The theme of Returning to the Roots: Going Green will surround the workshops and programs throughout the week. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/black-history-month-pr-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/afbg-kwanzaa-2008.htm Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/afbg-kwanzaa-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/womenshistorymonth.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/womenshistorymonth.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/nationalafricanamericanhistorymonth2008proclamation.htm Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/nationalafricanamericanhistorymonth2008proclamation.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/afbgcelebratesblackhistorymonth.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST African Burial Ground National Monument Celebrates Black History Month with film screening, storytelling, a jazz concert and more... https://www.nps.gov/afbg/afbgcelebratesblackhistorymonth.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/holidayinthenationalparks.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Handmade ornaments representing nine national parks in the New York metropolitan area are prominently displayed on the official 2007 White House Christmas Tree. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/holidayinthenationalparks.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/memorialdedicated.htm Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the African Burial Ground Monument Foundation, the Office of the Mayor, City of New York, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, today dedicated a new memorial at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan. The permanent memorial, constructed to honor the memories of the free and enslaved Africans buried at the original seven-acre site in the 17th and 18th centuries, was opened to the public for the first time following a dedication ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/memorialdedicated.htm https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/newtourexploresafricanpresence.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/afbg/learn/news/newtourexploresafricanpresence.htm