Hunts Point Slave Burial Ground
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Transform Learning About History to Doing Something About History 
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What will you investigate?

Archaeology Report released confirmS the Site

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In summer 2017 the exhaustive and definitive report was released on the burial ground.  "The historical photographic and documentary evidence supports the existence of a slave burial ground historically located on the south side of Old Hunts Point Road across from the family burial ground of the Hunt, Leggett, and Willett families known today as Drake Cemetery."  Read the entire archaeology report from the New York City Landmark Preservation Commission or read it directly here on the HPSBG site.  Then, join the community Facebook discussion on where do we go from here?

Official Presentation to NYC Parks on FINAL REPORT FINDINGS

PUSHING FOR LANDMARK STATUS

Now the goal is to have the site gain landmark status at the local and state level.  This will protect the location and renew efforts for a commemorative and permanent memorial.  Join us!
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