Thank you for expressing interest in the African Burial Ground National
Monument. The African Burial Ground cemetery is the nation's earliest
known African cemetery, in use from the 1690's until 1794. In 1991, the
burial ground was rediscovered during pre-construction work for a
Federal office building in New York City, and the remains of 419
enslaved and free Africans who lived during the 17th and 18^th^ century
was excavated from the cemetery. The findings deeply impacted
descendants and the broader community, while renewing awareness in the
cultural significance and historic preservation. The African Burial
Ground was designated a National Monument by Presidential Proclamation
on February 27, 2006.

**[Hours and Location]{.underline}:**

The African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center is located on
the first floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway in
Lower Manhattan, and is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9:00 am
until5:00 pm.

except Federal holidays. The African Burial Ground National Monument
Memorial is located at the corner of Duane Street and African Burial
Ground Way (Elk Street), and is open each day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Groups are required to make reservations for tours to ensure adequate
preparation and staff availability.

**[Admission:]{.underline}**

The African Burial Ground National Monument does not charge an entrance
fee. However, donations are accepted.

**[Group Tours:]{.underline}**

Guided tours are available Monday-Friday at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:00
p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Groups are required to make reservations for tours
to ensure adequate preparation and staff availability. Presentations at
the Visitor Center can accommodate groups of 40 people or less and the
tour is 1 ½ hours.

**[Advance Notification:]{.underline}**

The African Burial Ground National Monument requires two weeks
notification of requests for tours in advance. Please notify the African
Burial Ground National Monument if your group will be late. Groups may
not receive a full presentation if they arrive [**more
than**]{.underline} 30 minutes late. **[Special note: Visitors must go
through airport-style screening before entering the Ted Weiss Federal
Building, and groups should arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the time in
which the tour is scheduled.]{.underline}**

**[Off-Site Presentations:]{.underline}**

Off-site presentations (at your location) can be scheduled Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. Off-site presentations last for one hour.

**[Walking Tour:]{.underline} "A Broader View: Exploring the African
Presence in Early New York"**

The African Burial Ground National Monument offers a 90-minute walking
tour of Lower Manhattan. Reservations are required. Participants meet on
the steps of Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, and end at
the African Burial Ground National Monument.

[**Confirmation**:]{.underline}

A letter of confirmation will be faxed or emailed to you within one
week.

**[EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REQUEST]{.underline}**

*Program requests must be made* *[2 weeks in advance]{.underline}*

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**Please check which type of program you are requesting. We will try to
accommodate your first choice.**

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**[Guidelines for program request:]{.underline}**

-   Because the Visitor Center is in a Federal office building,
    visitors must go through airport-style screening before entering.

PLEASE FAX THE COMPLETED EDUCATIONAL SERVICE REQUEST FORM TO
212-227-2026

OR EMAIL IT TO AFBG_PARK_RANGER@ NPS.GOV.

Date Received: Confirmation Date: Staff Initial: