African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation

African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation Rediscovered in 1991. Our Foundation was founded in 2023

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The African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation uplifts the stories of the 15,000+ free and enslaved Africans laid to rest in Lower Manhattan: a sacred site in the heart of NYC.

Between 1514 and 1866, millions of African men, women, and children were forcibly taken from their homelands and scatter...
04/28/2026

Between 1514 and 1866, millions of African men, women, and children were forcibly taken from their homelands and scattered across the Americas. This map traces just a fraction of that movement; revealing not only the scale of displacement, but the enduring impact it has on the world we live in today.

While the United States received hundreds of thousands, the majority were taken to places like Brazil and the Caribbean—shaping entire cultures, economies, and identities across the diaspora.

At the African Burial Ground, we honor those who were uprooted but never erased. Their labor built nations. Their cultures transformed the world. Their stories deserve to be remembered, preserved, and told—on our terms.

🕊️ Visit, learn, and reflect with us.
đź“Ť African Burial Ground National Monument

Step into history that still speaks. ✨ At the African Burial Ground National Monument, every step tells a story of resil...
04/27/2026

Step into history that still speaks. ✨

At the African Burial Ground National Monument, every step tells a story of resilience, remembrance, and legacy.
This sacred space honors the lives of free and enslaved Africans who helped build New York as we know it today. #
Take a guided tour with the National Park Service and experience the stories, voices, and history that don’t always make it into textbooks.

Come see it for yourself. Reflect. Learn. Remember.
VisitNYC

04/22/2026

Today, we honor the story of Pieter San Tomé, an African man who endured enslavement and went on to become one of the early Black landowners in what is now New York City. His life is a powerful reminder that from the very beginning, African and African American people were not only present, but foundational in shaping the land, labor, and legacy of this city and the nation.

Visit us at the to learn more about Black History in NYC & Continue to Support Us at the Memorial Foundation by sharing our content and checking out our website for more way to support our mission.

Honoring the legacy of Langston Hughes, a voice that shaped the rhythm, resilience, and soul of Black expression in New ...
04/18/2026

Honoring the legacy of Langston Hughes, a voice that shaped the rhythm, resilience, and soul of Black expression in New York City. From the heartbeat of Harlem to the pages of history, his words continue to echo the beauty, struggle, and brilliance of our communities.

Hughes’ legacy also lives on at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture ( ), where his work and personal archives are preserved, ensuring future generations can study, feel, and carry forward his vision of Black life and possibility.

At the African Burial Ground, we reflect on the power of storytelling as preservation; how voices like Hughes carry forward the memories, dreams, and truths of those who came before us. His work reminds us that our history is alive, and our stories matter.

Frederick Douglass reminds us that our stories are power—and that freedom has always been fought for with voice, truth, ...
04/17/2026

Frederick Douglass reminds us that our stories are power—and that freedom has always been fought for with voice, truth, and resistance. Born into slavery, Douglass became one of the most influential abolitionists, using his words and lived experience to challenge a nation to confront its past and reimagine its future.

His legacy connects deeply to the work we do, honoring those whose lives and histories were erased, and ensuring their voices are never forgotten. To remember is to resist. To preserve is to empower. 🖤✨

HonorTheAncestors

04/10/2026

Meet Sebastian Loiseau ( ), one of our SPR/SUMMER26 Interns at the

We loved hearing about his favorite moments working with us and along with his time working for the National Monument in Summer 2025.

If you’d like to learn more about the visit us today and embrace this part of New York City’s History.

04/09/2026

Are you visiting the African Burial Ground National Monument in 2026?

We’d love to have you!
Special thanks to our SPR/SUMMER 2026 Intern, Jonathan Crowler (._jonathan_ ) for all the work he does for our Foundation and the African Diaspora ✊🏽

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Plan your visit to the National Monument located in Manhattan NYC near City Hall đź—˝

The African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation honors the Legacy of A voice that carried our stories, our pain, and our ...
04/08/2026

The African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation honors the Legacy of

A voice that carried our stories, our pain, and our power. 🖤✨
At the dedication of the African Burial Ground National Monument on October 5, 2007, she stood in truth and poetry, reminding the world of who we are and the respect we’ve always deserved.

Today, her words still live within this sacred space; uplifting, affirming, and calling us to remember. Through the work of the African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation, we continue to honor her mission: to celebrate our history, protect our legacy, and stand firmly in our dignity.

We are the dream and the hope, and we will always rise. 🕊️

Photo Credit(s): National Park Service, CBS News, ZinnEducationProject, The New York Times, Columbia Missourian, Getty Images

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