" The Coming Together Of People"
Cultural Celebration . Education . Preservation
Stewards And Home Of The Historic
PINE STREET AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND
Kingston, New York
Background Image : Youth Design Team Concept for the Pine Street African Burial Ground
Harambee Kingston,
The Coming Together Of People
In Kingston, New York
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc is a non-profit community organization that supports and promotes the strength of our community through cultural and educational events that enriches the lives of youth, adults of Kingston, NY. Harambee is the home of the historic Pine Street Afrcian Burial Ground.
Harambee's Programs and Annual Events
- Summer Youth Drop In Program
- National Conference on African Burial Grounds
- Annual Juneteenth Celebration
- Annual African American Festival and Parade
- Pine Street African Burial Ground and Museum
- Communty Partnerships
- Annual Black History Kingston
- Offical Harambee Merch
- Community Activity Room
- Seasonal Community Garden
- Annual Harambee Gala Awards
- Annual Kwanzza Celebration
Donations and Sponsorship helps create a sustainable future of educational and cultural events and programs for youth and adults.
Everyone Is Welcome At Harambee
PLEASE DONATE . HELP HARAMBEE GROW
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Donations are Tax - Deductible
Mail Donation: Harambee Inc. 157 Pine St , Kingston, NY 12407
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Harambee Kingston, NY
2025 Community
Events . Programs . Campaigns . Initiatives
Up Coming
Harambee Kingston NY Events and Programs
8th Annual
JUNETEENTH Festival
Remembrance . Resilience . Restitution
Saturday June 21, 2025
10am -6pm . Kingston, NY
Vendors . Performers . Inspirational Speakers . Honoring The Ancestors Ceremony . Children's Activities and more
10:00am: Honoring The Ancestors @ Pine Street African Burial Ground, 157 Pine Street. Kingston, NY . Open to the public.
What to Expect:
We will gather together at Academy Green Park at 10am for the short walking procession with drums, bells, rattles and flowers to the Pine Street African Burial Ground for the Ancestor Ceremony. We will pour Libation honoring those buried their, words of reflection and inspiration and songs by the Instruments of Praise Choir. The ceremony will end at about 11:30pm.
12:00pm: Cultural Arts Festival @ Academy Green Park. Kingston, NY across from Harambee Cultural Arts Center (231 Clinton Ave. Vendors, Food, Children's Activities and Live Performances . Free . Open to the public . Bring a chair. Free Parking.
Pine Street African Burial Ground - Persen House Exhibit
Opening June 2025
Harambee Kingston NY is set to present an extensive exhibit featuring the Pine Street African Burial Ground. This exhibit will run for several months and will include artifacts, samples, curated photographs, documents, displays, talks, and much more at the historic Person House. The opening reception is scheduled for June 2025, with the specific date and time to be announced.
Location: Persen House . 74 Johns St. Kingston, NY
First
National Conference On African Burial Grounds USA
2027
Harambee Kingston NY is excited to announce the first-ever National Conference on African Burial Grounds in the United States. This event will highlight keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and showcase vibrant African and African American cultural exhibits and performances.
Location: New York State / To be announced
Stay informed about the latest Harambee Kingston Events, Programs, and Initiatives. Harambee Kingston NY Festivals are free and accessible to everyone. All are welcome to participate.
Make sure to subscribe to our mailing list to be among the first to hear about all upcoming Harambee events, programs, and initiatives. Send an email to: info@harambeekingstonNY.org
It Takes A Village
Event and Program Sponsors
We invite sponsors to join us in our dedication to offering high-quality programs and events that educate, preserve, and celebrate African American culture, enabling everyone to participate and enjoy. The word Harambee means "the coming together of people."
Volunteering and Internship
Assisting with festivals, events and campaigns is an excellent opportunity to show your support while connecting with the community and strengthen our unity.
Employment Opportunities
Our programs for children, youth, and families generate job opportunities for both young individuals and adults. Please send us your resume so we can keep it on file for future openings to join the Harambee team. info@harambeekingstonny.org
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc
Launches Capital Campaign for Pine Street African Burial Ground Memorial. We are committed to honoring the legacy of the ancestors laid to rest here.
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of a capital campaign to establish the Pine Street African Burial Ground Memorial at 157 Pine Street, Kingston, New York.
Our goal is to raise $1.5 Million by 2027 to transform this historic site into a lasting public memorial. We are working In partnership with KLN Architect, who has collaborated with our Youth Design Team, and supported by numerous local sponsors.
We invite the entire Kingston community, families, businesses, organizations, elected officials, influencers, religious and spiritual groups, artists, and compassionate individuals to join us in creating a meaningful tribute for both our ancestors and future generations.
Be a part of this historic legacy
You can
donate to the Pine Street African Burial Ground Capital Campaign today!
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Pine Street African Burial Ground
Design Of The Public Memorial Site at 157 Pine Street
Here Ways That You Can Help Build And Preserve Our Shared Historic Cultural Legacy
It's Our Turn . It's Our Legacy
Brief History of
The Pine Street African Burial Ground
The Pine Street African Burial Ground was unearthed in Kingston, NY, in 1888, only to be neglected shortly thereafter. It was later rediscovered by the homeowner during a basement renovation project.
Harambee, Inc. was established by Tyrone Wilson after the Kingston Land Trust encouraged him to consider taking ownership and stewardship of the African Burial Ground situated at 157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY. In 2021, after years of fundraising and fostering community support along with partnerships with KLT and Scenic Hudson, the deed was officially transferred to Harambee, Inc.
Since that time, the site has been surveyed and documented by Professor Joe Diamond and his students from the Department of Archaeology at SUNY New Paltz, NY. Their findings confirmed the existence of human remains belonging to enslaved Africans, buried in clustered areas.
The youth design team engaged in envisioning an architectural layout for the African Burial Ground and its surrounding area, emphasizing remembrance, reflection, and cultural education.
In August 2023 and 2024, additional archaeological excavations was completed with a new cohort of students under Professor Joe Diamond' and Kenneth Nystrom's guidance.. Stay connected by joining the Harambee Kingston NY Mailing List for the latest news and updates. ASE!
Your Donation and Sponsorship helps to create
A sustainable future of Events and Programs for Kingston's youth and community. Everyone Is Welcome
HELP US
CONTINUE TO BUILD
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT
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Mail Donation to: Harambee Inc. 157 Pine St. , Kingston, NY 12407
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"Let's Get Into It"
Last Thursday Of The Month 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Harambee Kingston NY community festivals, events, and programs, celebrating African American culture, are available to all at no cost. Your involvement, connection, and backing are essential for sustaining our organization's positive influence and cultural resource in Kingston. Your donation is sincerely valued.
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Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. programs, initiatives, and free events are made possible for the Kingston community through grants, fundraisers, sponsors, partners, and donations.
Your support, in any form, is an investment in Harambee's sustainability, allowing us to continue bringing enriching educational and cultural programs to the entire community.
Your Support Is Appreciated
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Donations are Tax - Deductible Harambee Kingston NY, Inc is a
not- for profit 501c3 organization
Mail Donation :
Harambee Kingston, Inc.
157 Pine St. Kingston, NY 12407
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- MyKingston Kids
- The Kingston Land Trust
- Seasoned Delicious Food
- Radio Kingston
- RUPCO
- City of Kingston
- Scenic Hudson
- Kingston Land Trust
- Ulster Saving
- Maritime Museum
- Riverview Baptist Church
Learn The Various Ways That You Can Be A Part Of The Having A Positive Impact In The Community, Youth and Families of Kingston, NY
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