African Burial Ground National Monument
Free and enslaved Africans alike were buried from the 1690s through the 1790s in a 6.6 acre burial ground outside the boundaries of the settlement of New Amsterdam, later known as New York. African Burial Ground National Monument preserves this burial ground, which was lost to history until recently. The grounds were rediscovered in 1991 as a consequence of the planned construction of a Federal office building. Easily accessible and rich with history, this is a national monument you don't want to miss.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Tara MorrisonPhone Number: 212-637-2019
Entrance Fees: Free
Sights: The Door of Return Monument
Important Dates
By The Numbers
Acres: 0.35Highest Point: The Door of Return Monument (24 feet)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :40.714680 / -74.005870 (map it)
State: NY
Nearby Big City: New York, NY
Gateway Communities: New York, NY
Nearby Airports: LaGuardia Airport (LGA); John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
In Detail
Activities & Programs Indoor Activities Indoor Activities The Visitor Center is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. Tours are scheduled at 10am and 2 pm on weekdays. Groups are ... read more.
History History & Culture Howard University, working with noted scholars and researchers throughout the United States, conducted intense research and analysis into the history, bioanthropology and archaeolo ... read more.
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger Click on the links below to find out more about becoming a Web Ranger or Junior Ranger: Web Rangers Junior Ranger Gazette ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Laws & Policies Permit Requirements Special Use Permit 10-930 Commercial and Still Photography 10-931 Commercial and Still Photography Long Form 10-932 ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Things To Do The Visitor Center is open and provides educational programs and interpretation of the commemorative art commissioned for the Burial Ground. Off-site presentations and a 90-minute walki ... read more.
Preservation Support Your Park Internships, All Employment Opportunities or If you are interested in opportunities to help support African Burial Ground National Monument: We have a wide variety of opportunities ... read more.
Things To Do Reinterment Ceremonies Reinterment Ceremonies The Rites of Ancestral Return commemorative ceremony, which began with an Evening Departure Ceremony at Howard University, documented and celebrated the ... read more.
African Burial Ground In Depth
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