Hi, While I have yet to visit this site, which I will do soon, I want to thank the rangers and acknowledge the importance of this park in our nation’s history. It is a painful but significant reminder of the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans to this great country. Thank you for your work in keeping this history alive so that future generations will be able to learn and appreciate what their ancestors endured.
Sincerely,
African Burial Ground National Monument
During the 17th and 18th centuries, more than 15,000 Africans, both enslaved and free, were buried in a seven-acre plot in New York City. Now, the African Burial Ground National Monument stands over the burial ground to honor these men and women. The monument exhibits extensive information on the history, anthropology and archaeology of the site, using research conducted by Howard University.
State(s): New York
Established: 2006
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Caneel Bay is where my wife and I got married on May 25th, 1998. It was the most wonderful place in the whole world to get married (and spend our honeymoon). Truly magical and sorely missed!
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