National Monument

African Burial Ground

African Burial Ground Memorial
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.

State: NY2122384367

Hours

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

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    African Burial Ground Memorial
    African Burial Ground Memorial
    Entrance to visitor center with four banners above doorway.
    Entrance to visitor center with four banners above doorway.
    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.