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