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National Monument · NY

African Burial Ground National Monument

The African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It serves to protect and honor the historic role that slavery played in shaping New York's development.

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Photos

African Burial Ground Memorial
African Burial Ground Memorial
Entrance to visitor center with four banners above doorway.
Entrance to the African Burial Ground National Monument visitor center.
Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.
Outdoor memorial entrance with closed gate.
Memorial's circle of diaspora.
Memorial's circle of diaspora.
Exhibits within visitor center.
Exhibits within visitor center.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Guided Tours
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store