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African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway

New York, NY

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Type

Park

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Landmarks

About this place

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of African communities whose labor, resilience, and cultural contributions were fundamental in shaping the development of New York.

Website

Official Website Visitor Info

National Park Service information

Hours

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM

OUTDOOR MEMORIAL

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

OUTDOOR MEMORIAL

Directions

The African Burial Ground National Monument is located on the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building located at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan; close to Foley Square and just north of City Hall. Our visitor center is located mid-block on Broadway between the cross streets of Duane Street and Reade Streets.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ

Activities

Arts and CultureGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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About this place

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Activities

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