This site is closed due to the government shutdown and will no longer offer Drop-In hours during OHNY Weekend.

African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It serves as a solemn reminder of the historic role slavery played in the development of New York City.

Visitors should expect to go through a metal detector and additional security screening procedures as they would for entering any federal building.

Please do not eat food (including gum), drink, or smoke inside the building. Please silence any mobile devices while inside the visitor center.