Sandy Ground Historical Museum
| Sandy Ground Historical Museum | |
|---|---|
| Location |
1538 Woodrow Rd Staten Island, New York City |
| Website | sandygroundmuseum.org |
The Sandy Ground Historical Museum, located within the Sandy Ground community of Rossville on the borough of Staten Island, is dedicated to the oldest continuously inhabited free black settlement in the United States.[1][2] The museum is home to the largest collection of Staten Island's African-American culture and history and it may also be home to the only intact 18th -century African cemetery in America.[3]
The museum is operated by the Sandy Ground Historical Society and its annual festival is a celebration of black history, culture and freedom.[4]
References
- ↑ Lee, Donna (2008-11-07). "On Visionary Soil, the Dream Turns Real". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "Sandy Ground Historical Society Library Museum". Visit Staten Island. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ "Sandy Ground Historical Society". NYC-Arts. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ↑ Bailey, Rob (2013-06-20). "Sandy Ground Fest celebrates freedom, art, music and Secret Sauce, June 22 on Staten Island". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 2014-02-04.