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The National Park Service has released its “Draft Management
Recommendations for the African Burial Ground.” By now, you may have already received a copy of the report and
have begun a thorough review of its contents. If not, you may still obtain the report by visiting one of the
following African Burial Ground information sites:
Schomburg Center for Research and Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd (corner of 135th street)
New York, NY 10037
(212)491-2200
Monday through Friday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office of Public Education & Interpretation
290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
(212)337-2001
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
African Burial Ground Website:
www.AfricanBurialGround.gov
Planning, Environment & Public Comment Website:
http://parkplanning.nps.gov
You may also request a copy by calling the National Park Service at (212)825-6887 or (215)597-1570.
Upon your review of the Draft Recommendations document, you are invited to submit your comments (see
the “How to Comment” section at the beginning of the report). We would also like to invite you to
attend one of the Public Open House Gatherings detailed below:
Open House Public Gathering #1
Saturday, October 22, 2005
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Brooklyn Public Library
431 Sixth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Open House Public Gathering #2
Monday, October 24, 2005
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd (corner of 135th street)
New York, NY 10037
This will be your opportunity to hand-deliver your comments, speak one on
one with National Park Service representatives and ask questions regarding
the report and the African Burial Ground Technical Assistance project.
The National Park Service looks forward to hearing from you and interacting
with you in the days and weeks to come to ensure that the African Burial
Ground is appropriately preserved and interpreted.
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