African Burial Ground Closed, May 18, 2026 · Book a tour at African Burial Ground! Groups of all ages enjoy our ranger-led tours. The Visitor Center will remain open during regular hours, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tender ID: us-nyc-current-solicitations-. Jul 14, 2025 · Nearly four weeks after it was closed without explanation, the African National Monument Burial Ground memorial at Duane and Elk streets reopened on Wednesday, July 10. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during your visit to the memorial. African Burial Ground, New York, New York file_download Download Print / Merch rate_review Dec 16, 2022 · The African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center is located on the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building located at 290 Broadway, in Lower Manhattan. Jun 18, 2025 · The visitor center and outdoor memorial for the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan has been closed since last Thursday and will remain closed through Juneteenth, according In 1697 Trinity Church gained control of the burial grounds in the city and passed an ordinance excluding blacks from the right to be buried in churchyards. When Trinity took control of the municipal burial ground, now its northern graveyard, it barred Africans from interment within the city limits. Mar 4, 2022 · Park Store A look inside our bookstore The African Burial Ground bookstore is a great place to expand your knowledge of our site and its history. Dec 17, 2025 · NYCEDC seeks proposals to operate a Cultural Education Center focused on the Harlem African Burial Ground's history. moil, gu, of0myc, 8cfor, fir, xv, lq6, yk, 4rveg, ywey4,