This event is in the past.It took place on February 21, 2026 at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.


Black History Month: Legacy of Enslaved Africans in Van Cortlandt Park
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Walk through the buried history of Van Cortlandt Park on this two-part guided journey. You'll visit the unmarked Enslaved African Burial Ground and step inside the 18th-century manor where enslaved people labored: a sobering, essential afternoon.
Historical walking tour
Black history
Educational experience
Reflective journey
Tips
📝RSVP required — spaces are limited
🕊️Part of a project to create a permanent memorial
👟Wear sturdy shoes for the walking portion
Black History Month: Legacy of Enslaved Africans in Van Cortlandt Park


Walk through the buried history of Van Cortlandt Park on this two-part guided journey. You'll visit the unmarked Enslaved African Burial Ground and step inside the 18th-century manor where enslaved people labored: a sobering, essential afternoon.
Historical walking tour
Black history
Educational experience
Reflective journey
Tips
📝RSVP required — spaces are limited
🕊️Part of a project to create a permanent memorial
👟Wear sturdy shoes for the walking portion
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