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National Historic Landmark & monument to the 15,000 Africans buried here from the 1690s to 1794.
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Reviews — 8
What an incredible place right in Manhattan. Such rich history. So glad I went and you should too.
This is a National Park that everyone needs to visit. It tells a story that we all need to hear, appreciate and learn from so we may continue to be better. History is not always something to be proud of, but it is something we can grow from. This is a place where the forgotten are remembered and honored for all they did... for all they were... as they always should have been. It is a place that reveals the great strength of the enslaved to retain their humanity and love for one another. I was blessed for my visit and hope others will visit and learn all the lessons this place has to share.
Beautiful monument dedicated to the culture of the Africans who came to the New World. There's a nice exhbit on the building next to the monument itself facing Broadway. The rangers are very nice too. They let us in even though they were closing in 5 minutes. Free entrance
Amazing!! Only con; is I would like to see more AFRICAN AMERICAN Park rangers giving the tours and telling our ancestral story!
Absolutely worth a visit if you were ever around the area. Cost nothing to enter and the staff there was super friendly. It’s a part of history that’s not taught in schools and often overlooked. There’s also a short documentary playing inside a small room at the front entrance.
Easy to overlook this place with a powerful and fascinating story while you are in the city but take the time to stop by and learn a piece of our history. The NPS attendants were helpful and the presentation was very well done, especially as much of the story is in the history of the site being rediscovered in the 1990s and the public response. Doesn't take long at all to go through the museum and monument but well worth the time even with all the cool stuff in NYC.
The African Burial Ground is a must see in Lower Manhattan! A very powerful & educational stop that should be added into the school curriculum. This is American History!
