African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument · New York

African Burial Ground National Monument

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It preserves a cemetery used from the 1690s to the 1790s for free and enslaved Africans in colonial New York. The site includes a memorial and an interpretive center with exhibits on the burial ground's history. Visitors can examine the symbolic sculpture by Rodney Leon and learn about the remains uncovered during 1990s construction.

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Good to know

Tickets
Free admission.
Time needed
One hour.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Subway to Chambers Street station.

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African Burial Ground National Monument questions

Is the African Burial Ground National Monument free to visit?

Yes, admission is free.

How long does a visit to the African Burial Ground take?

Most visitors spend about one hour at the site and center.

Where is the African Burial Ground National Monument located?

It is at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan near City Hall.

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