African Burial Ground National Monument

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290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007

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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Amy G.
7/30/2025

Anytime there is a National Monument I feel that it is always worth a stop. This holds true for this site. After going through security there is a very small museum. It's a bit dated, but...

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Mounir E.
7/16/2025

I had walked by this monument dozens of times without realizing there's a museum inside that's open to the public. Since it's located among federal buildings, I think it follows their...

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Ro W.
8/22/2025

We were greeted when we walked in. You have to go through security similar to the airport. Everyone was very nice. Learning history about my ancestors is always bittersweet. It blows my mind what...

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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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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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