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African Burial Ground Memorial
NATIONAL MONUMENT

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.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

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things to do
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parks within a day
OVERVIEW

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

Pair it with another park

6 in range
Castle Clinton NM Entrance
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National Monument · New York
Castle Clinton National Monument
0h 4m
one-way
drive time
Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 7m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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“Large crowd inside the rotunda of Federal Hall National Memorial”
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National Memorial · New York
Federal Hall National Memorial
0h 4m
one-way
drive time
Distance
1 mi
Round trip
0h 9m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Pink and purple tulips in bloom with the Pride flag waving above a statue in the background.
NY
African Burial Ground National Monument◆◆this park
National Monument · New York
Stonewall National Monument
0h 7m
one-way
drive time
Distance
2 mi
Round trip
0h 13m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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A room with wooden floors, blue wall paper, two windows, some furniture and a dress hanging.
NY
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National Historic Site · New York
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
0h 7m
one-way
drive time
Distance
2 mi
Round trip
0h 14m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior
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African Burial Ground National Monument◆◆this park
National Historic Site · New York
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
0h 11m
one-way
drive time
Distance
4 mi
Round trip
0h 23m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Bridge over dry moat leading into a gated fort.
NY
African Burial Ground National Monument◆◆this park
National Monument · New York
Governors Island National Monument
0h 15m
one-way
drive time
Distance
2 mi
Round trip
0h 31m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from African Burial Ground National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

INDOOR VISITOR CENTER AND MUSEUM

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 4:00PM

OUTDOOR MEMORIAL

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 4:00PM
THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureBookstore and Park StoreGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmShopping
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=New+York&state=NY&site=OKX&lat=40.7198&lon=-73.993#.Vqj8OvkrJlZ

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at African Burial Ground National Monument?
Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of African Burial Ground National Monument?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Castle Clinton National Monument (4 min), Federal Hall National Memorial (4 min), Stonewall National Monument (7 min), Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site (7 min), Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site (11 min), Governors Island National Monument (15 min).