African Burial Ground National Monument
African Burial Ground National Monument is a monument Downtown Manhattan New York located in United States.
290 Broadway New York , NY 10007 United States
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Whether your visiting NYC, a native of the 5 boroughs or seeker of all things culture/history this museum is dynamic. Do yourself a favor, don't just take my word for it.
Preserves a site containing the remains of more than 400 Africans buried during the late 17th & 18th C. See some great accomplishments by African Americans over the years: http://bet.us/BHM
This site contains the known remains of more than 400 enslaved and free Africans buried here between 1690 and 1794.
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PHOTO: Steelwork completed in 1933 on the 39 story US Federal Court House at Foley Square, Reade and Center Streets. Looking from Duane and Broadway. View photo at the link! Read more
One of the most impressive sites of NY - don't forget the small exhibition .
Be sure to go inside to read the history of the burial mound as well as admire the monument
Great museum . Check it out for a great story.
Amazing! A must see place for any New Yorker. Visit the visitor center and get a tour of the entire grounds!
Talk to Ranger Doug to get the full story. He is amazing he made me cry.
This memorial is very well done
The museum next doesn't worth it, just take some time to see the monument .
This site contains the remains of hundreds of Africans buried during the 17th and 18th centuries. Read more
Go to the Visitors Center (290 Broadway) and ask about the Children’s Story Time program. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
A quietly powerful reminder of the shame of our nation
Burial site in Lower Manhattan of over 400 Africans from the 17th and 18th centuries
#StaffPick for a local historical spot.
Awesome find to help me feel centered and balanced.
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my grandfather cuff eubanks born in 1833 was a slavery in va, missippiss
Nice! This is a cool place, lol
Un museo muy interesante apenas conocido por los turistas . Es gratis!
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Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Monument
Place United States » New York » Downtown Manhattan