The African Burial Ground is easily accessible by public transportation.
The 4, 5, 6,R, W, trains (Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall) are one block away, the J, M and Z trains are one block away (Chambers Street), the A train is three blocks away (Chambers Street) and the 1 train is 4 blocks away (Chambers Street) and the 2 and 3 trains are 4 blocks away (Park Place). The A, C and E are 5 blocks away (Chambers/World Trade Center). View the Lower Manhattan subway map [this is a pdf file].
The M15, M22 and B51 City Hall bus routes all terminate within walking distance, and the M1 and M6 South Ferry route passes nearby. Ask the driver for the stop closest to Broadway and Duane Street. View the Lower Manhattan bus map [this is a pdf file].
Did You Know?
Eleanor Roosevelt's father, Elliot Roosevelt was the brother of President Theodore Roosevelt. Eleanor (pictured in the middle) was one of three children. She had two brothers, Elliot and Hall.