African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument · NY
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/afbg
- Location
- African Burial Ground National Monument (40.715, -74.004)
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Passport stamp locations
- African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center
Hours
INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUMtoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 310:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun Oct 410:00AM - 4:00PM
- Mon Oct 5Closed
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 710:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu Oct 810:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri Oct 910:00AM - 4:00PM
INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM
OUTDOOR MEMORIALtoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 310:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun Oct 4
Visitor centers
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- African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Centerhours not postedDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.