African Burial Ground National Monument, Monument in New York, New York
Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York · New York

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About African Burial Ground 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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DesignationNational Monument

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