African Burial Ground National Monument
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African Burial Ground at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main African Burial Ground highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- New York, NY
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Alerts(1)
Temporary Pause on Research and Donation Requests
Please be advised that due to staffing changes and the ongoing hiring freeze, there is a pause on research requests and donation considerations at all parks in the Manhattan Sites Unit until further notice. Please check this website and social media for updates.
Common questions
Planning African Burial Ground National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 3 reservation types on the Permits tab, including African Burial Ground National Monument Tours and Guided Education Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.