African Burial Ground National Monument Offers Two Special Programs

The African Burial Ground National Monument presents three programs during the month of May: Uncovering the Story of the African Burial Ground Through Archeology, A Broader View: Exploring the African Presence in Early New York, and Abolitionist Walking Tour.

"Uncovering the Story of the African Burial Ground Through Archeology"
Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

"Uncovering the Story of the African Burial Ground Through Archeology" is an example of one of the types of educational programs designed to help students to learn more about archeology. Youths will examine replica artifacts from the African Burial Ground such as beads, buttons, and cufflinks. And, attendees will view excerpts from the documentary film, "Archaeology: Unearthing the Slave Trade."

Reservations are required. This special program is intended for youths from the 5th through 8th grades. To RSVP or for more information, contact the African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center by dialing 212-637-2019.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC; HOWEVER, THIS PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE!

"A Broader View: Exploring the African Presence in Early New York" Saturday, May 14, 2011 2:00 PM

The African Burial Ground National Monument invites the public to learn about the African presence in Early New York. "A Broader View: Exploring the African Presence in Early New York" walking tour highlights how free and enslaved Africans played an important role in the development of New York City. Social, political, cultural, and economic aspects of African and African American life will be discussed at sites located in Lower Manhattan such as Fort Amsterdam, the Wall Street Slave Market, The Slave Revolt of 1712, and much more!

Reservations are required. This walking tour is geared towards high school students and above. To RSVP or for more information, contact the African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center by dialing 212-637-2019.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC; HOWEVER, THIS WALKING TOUR IS LIMITED TO 16 PEOPLE!

"Abolitionist Walking Tour"
Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

As the African Burial Ground ceased operation, the neighborhood surrounding it evolved into the center of African-American life known as Little Africa. In this tour, we explore some of the key locations in this neighborhood, including the original homes of the A.M.E. Zion Church, St. Philips Church, and the Abyssinian Baptist Church, several underground railroad stops, and
the centers of education for African New Yorkers in the Antebellum period. Key figures featured include Frederick Douglass, Doctor James McCune Smith,
Peter Williams, Jr., and Peter Williams, Sr. This tour showcases the history and culture of this vibrant neighborhood.

Reservations are required. This walking tour is geared towards high school students and above. To RSVP or for more information, contact the African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor Center by dialing 212-637-2019.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC; HOWEVER, THIS WALKING TOUR IS LIMITED TO 16 PEOPLE!