African Burial Ground National Monument

39 reviews

+1 (212) 637-2019

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All the bodies that were found in the burial site

290 Broadway

New York, NY 10007

+1 (212) 637-2019

http://www.nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City is the oldest and largest excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans, serving as a sacred space that commemorates the historic role of slavery in building New York.

Visitors can explore the site's rich history and culture through ranger-led tours, events, and a photo gallery, gaining a deeper understanding of the African Burial Ground's significance in American history.

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4.539 reviews

Jen W.

11/2/2021

It took a bit of walking to find this site. GPS kept rerouting me, but I was determined to find this spot. I'm glad I did. During our visit, the visitor center is only open by reservation. We read...

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Bruce K.

10/18/2022

This memorial honors thousands of enslaved Africans and their descendants who died in colonial New York. It is the oldest and largest known burial cemetery for free and enslaved Africans in North...

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G B.

8/4/2024

i was mainly just outside of here and its very nice up close. but 2 times i went it seems like its never completely open and its very annoying. the first time i fucked up and didn't know it closed...

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Jim P.

9/7/2022

It's a pretty cool exhibit and tour, although their mini intro film seems a bit dated and could use some updating. The park ranger that provide our tour was helpful and on point. Part of my own...

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Erin G.

2/4/2024

Happened upon this monument and museum. Informative and moving monument to African burial site discovered in the late 1990s.

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