African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

This bill establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York.

The National Park Service shall (1) acquire for the museum property that is located adjacent to the national monument or in any other area of the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark in the city other than the location adjacent to the monument, and (2) construct the museum on the acquired property.

The bill establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to (1) make recommendations on the construction of the museum, and (2) advise and assist Interior on all matters relating to the operation and preservation of the museum.

Bill 118 hr 1349, also known as the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of establishing a memorial museum and educational center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City.

The bill seeks to honor the memory of the enslaved and free Africans who were buried at the site during the 17th and 18th centuries. It also aims to educate the public about the history and contributions of African Americans to the United States.

If passed, the bill would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance for the establishment and operation of the memorial museum and educational center. It would also require the Secretary to consult with relevant stakeholders, including local communities and organizations, in the development and implementation of the project. Overall, the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act aims to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of African Americans and provide a space for reflection, education, and remembrance.