African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

This bill proposes the creation of a permanent international museum and educational center at the site of the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City. Under this legislation, the National Park Service would be authorized to acquire land near the existing monument to design, build, and operate a facility dedicated to the history and legacy of the site.

For the public, this would mean the establishment of a formal space to house artifacts and provide educational programming about the lives of enslaved and free Africans in early New York. The bill also creates an advisory council to oversee the museum’s development, ensuring that the preservation and presentation of this historic landmark include community input and expert guidance.