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African Burial Ground National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateNY
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of African Burial Ground National Monument

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.

Things to do

Historic & cultural site

When to go

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Best Jun–OctAverage low–high: 64–75°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 44%9.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

African Burial Ground National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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