In 1991 construction of a federal office tower uncovered part of the 18th-century 'Negroes Burial Ground', the largest colonial cemetery for people of African descent, most of them enslaved; historians estimate 10,000-20,000 burials. The remains of 419 people were studied at Howard University and reburied in 2003 in coffins hand-carved in Ghana, under the memorial on Duane Street designed by Rodney Leon.
- Address
- 290 Broadway (visitor center) and Duane St memorial, New York, NY 10007
- Hours
- Wed-Sun 10:00-16:00 (visitor center and outdoor memorial); closed Mon, Tue
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Free (NPS, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Reserve a free ranger-led tour on recreation.gov.
- Visit both parts: the museum inside 290 Broadway and the outdoor memorial around the corner on Duane Street.