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African Burial Ground National Monument NY

Lat, Long: 40.71452681, -74.00447358

Designation: National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of African communities whose labor, resilience, and cultural contributions were fundamental in shaping the development of New York.

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Directions:

The African Burial Ground National Monument is located on the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building located at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan; close to Foley Square and just north of City Hall. Our visitor center is located mid-block on Broadway between the cross streets of Duane Street and Reade Streets.

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Address/Contact:

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York, US, 10007

Phone: 2122384367

Email: african_burial_ground@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

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.