African Burial Ground National Monument - Northeast African American Historic Places Map (sitios de interés)
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| 290 Broadway | New York, NY 10007 | | ||
About: From the 1690s until the 1790s, both free and enslaved Africans were buried in a 6.6 acre burial ground in Lower Manhattan, outside the boundaries of the settlement of New Amsterdam, later known as New York. Lost to history due to landfill and development, the grounds were rediscovered in 1991 by archaeologists working in advance of the planned construction of a Federal office building.
The site's visitor center contains exhibits and replica artifacts, and visitors may view a 25-minute documentary film about the history of the African Burial Ground. Park rangers present educational programs and offer interpretations of the commemorative art commissioned for the National Monument. A resource library is also available by appointment.
 Aerial View of African Burial Ground MemorialPhotos and text courtesy National Park Service |
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