Harlem African Burial Ground Cultural Education Center

project in tender

The project involves the development and long-term operation of a Cultural Education Center at the Harlem African Burial Ground in New York City, a site of deep historical significance where enslaved and free Africans were buried between the 17th and 19th centuries. It is part of a broader initiative that combines memorialization, education, and community development, including an outdoor memorial space and affordable housing. The selected operator will be responsible for designing and managing the center’s programming, which is expected to include exhibitions, public education, and cultural activities that honor the history and legacy of the site while engaging the local community. The project aims to preserve historical memory, promote cultural awareness, and create a meaningful public space rooted in reflection, learning, and community involvement.