African Burial Grounds Visitor Center

The African Burial Grounds Visitor Center presents the history of an 18th-century burial ground in New York City. It interprets the site and the lives of the Africans and African Americans buried there through exhibits and educational resources. The center is part of the National Park Service and connects visitors with the African Burial Ground National Monument, a historic site in Lower Manhattan. Its focus includes the burial ground's discovery, preservation, and cultural significance. Visitors can learn about the people commemorated at the site and the broader history of Africans and African Americans in colonial New York. The center serves as a museum and public place for exploring this nationally recognized historic resource.