Celebration . Education . Preservation 


Steward Of The Historic

PINE STREET AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND

Kingston, New York

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Harambee Kingston NY, Inc.

At Harambee Kingston NY, we celebrate the richness of African American culture through public events, festivlas, youth and adult programs and educational presentations.


Our initiatives not only foster community engagement but also honor the legacy of the historic Pine Street African Burial Ground, ensuring that history and culture thrive together.


Harambee Kingston programs, events, and the Pine Street African Burial Ground are open to the public.  Most public events and festivals take place on weekends, with some programs and events offered during the week such as Group tours and educational programs.


Join us in creating a vibrant community where everyone can learn, connect, and grow. Everyone is welcome at Harambee!

Harambee Kingston Office Hours

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Harambee Kingston Highlights

Harambee Kingston Unveils Memorial Monument at Historic African Burial Ground


KINGSTON, N.Y.  On Friday, June 19, 2026, Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. unveiled a permanent Memorial Monument at the Pine Street African Burial Ground, located at 157 Pine Street, during its annual Juneteenth Gathering and Ceremony. The community gathered to honor the Ancestors buried at the sacred site from the early 1600s through 1888.


The Juneteenth 2026 celebration, organized by Harambee Kingston NY, Inc., brought together community members, historians, elected officials archaeologists, faith leaders, and supporters for a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration. The Memorial Monument unveiling represented a major historic milestone in Harambee Kingston continued commitment, stewardship and preservation of the historic  sacred Ancestral landmark. 

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Historic Pine Street

AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND


Discover the compelling and overlooked narrative of the Pine Street African Burial Ground and the lives of both enslaved and free Africans who resided and toiled in Kingston, NY, from the early 1600s until 1855.


Currently on display:

  • Archaeological Artifacts
  • Historic Maps and Documents
  • PSABG Photo Displays
  • Visit the African Burial Ground
Visitor Information

Come shop at the 3rd Annual 2 Day BIPOC HOLIDAY MARKET 2026!


Friday, December 11,

5 PM to 9 PM

and

Saturday, December 12

12 pm to 6pm


Location: 231 Clinton Ave. Kingston, NY.Y


Open To The Public

With the holiday gift-giving season approaching, the BIPOC Holiday Market is the perfect place to find creative original art, crafts, jewelry, essential oils, apparel and more made by Hudson Valley artists and small business owners.

Vendor Information

National Conference On African Burial Grounds USA November 2027


Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the first National Conference on African Burial Grounds USA, planned for November 2027 in Kingston, New York.


The National Conference on African Burial Grounds (NCOABG USA) will unite community groups, anthropologists, archaeologists, historians, storytellers, academics, youth, museum curators, and community organizations.


The National Conference will offer local, national, and international communities a chance to network and explore all aspects of African Burial Grounds across the United States will discovery, preservation, excavation, community youth engagement, historic designation,  cultural memory,  funding, partnerships, legislation, challenges and successes.

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Upcoming Harambee Events and Programs 2026

3rd Annual BIPOC Holiday Market

Join us for a 2 Day BIPOC HOLIDAY MARKET 2026.

Black and Indigenous People Of Color Business and Crafters


Friday December 11 from 5pm - 9pm and

Saturday, December 12 from 12pm - 6pm

Location: 231 Clinton Ave, Kingston, NY


With the holiday gift-giving season approaching, the BIPOC Holiday Market is the perfect place to find original art, jewelry, essential oils, apparel, and more made by Hudson Valley artists and small business owners.


Vendor Application Here

Save The Date

April 10

2027

9th Annual Gala / Fundraiser . You Are Invited

Gala's are for many organizations the time to have a good time while helping to raise money to fund new programs and initiatives as well as to sustain on-going programs and free community events.  Tickets will be available in February 2027.

November 2027

National Conference On African Burial Grounds USA

Harambee Kingston in excited to announce the first National Conference On African Burial Grounds USA.  The Conference will offer workshops, breakout sessions, Keynote Speakers, Panel Discussions, Presentations, Special Recognitions, Vendor Marke, Cultural Artist, and national networking. The Conference location will be Kingston, NY  November 2027.   (more)

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Harambee's 3rd Annual

BIPOC Holiday Market 2026


Friday, December 11 @ 5pm - 9pm

& Saturday, December 12 @ 12pm - 6pm


231 Clinton Ave. Kingston, NY ( next to the YWCA)

Indoors . Open To The Public

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The first

National Conference On African Burial Grounds USA 

November 2027 - Kingston, NY

Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the first National Conference on African Burial Grounds USA at the Desmond Hotel - Albany, NY


Let us know if you're interested in receiving information about:

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Harambee News

History Of The African Burial Ground 2019 - Present

HELP US COMPLETE THE VISION!

Support the Memorial Grounds Capital Campaign

Your contribution will help create a lasting memorial that honors the Ancestors, preserves their legacy, and provides a place of remembrance, reflection, and learning for generations to come.


Become Part of the Story. Bring the PSABG Memorial Grounds to Life

Please consider making a DONATION by clicking the DONATE BUTTON or by Check to: Harambee Kingston NY  157 Pine Street. Kingston, NY 12401

Harambee Kingston, NY , iNC. is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Kingston, NY.

THIS IS AN UNFOLDING STORY

REMEMBRANCE · RESILIENCE · RESTITUTION

The story of the Pine Street African Burial Ground is one of history, community, remembrance, and a commitment to future generations.


The Pine Street African Burial Ground (PSABG) is an important part of Kingston, New York's history and identity. It tells the story of enslaved and free Africans and African Americans, their descendants, men, women, and children who lived under enslavement in a community that included householders, merchants, farmers, laborers, elected officials, and some of Kingston's wealthiest and most powerful families. Their lives, contributions, struggles, and humanity are an essential part of our shared history of Kingston, NY.


It is also a story of perseverance, resilience, cultural memory, and a community determined to reclaim a history that might otherwise have been lost. When the African Burial Ground faced another threat of sale for private ownership, community members and local organizations came together to recover and protect this sacred ground. Their efforts secured a preservation easement protecting the site in perpetuity. In 2025, PSABG received further historic recognition through its official listing on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2026, the Memorial Monument was installed and unveiled, along with the 50-Year Time Capsule, during the Juneteenth ceremony.


THIS STORY IS STILL BEING WRITTEN


Today, Harambee Kingston, Inc. is bringing the community together once again to raise the funds needed to complete the Youth Design Team's vision for the PSABG Memorial Grounds. The vision is to create a beautiful, welcoming, and sacred landscape where residents and visitors can walk the ancestral grounds, honor the Ancestors, reflect, connect, and learn through the educational programs and exhibits of the PSABG Museum.


The story continues. The stewardship continues. The work continues. Ase!

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"By preserving this sacred site, engaging the community through education and ceremonies, and elevating marginalized histories. We applaud your visionary leadership and for setting a powerful standard for inclusive, community-driven preservation."


— NYS Parks and Recreation, Historic Preservation, December 2025

A Memorial Monument 400 Years Overdue

Harambee Kingston NY is proud to launch the Capital Campaign for the first Memorial Monument at the historic Pine Street African Burial Ground, located at 157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY.


The Pine Street African Burial Ground is a sacred site that holds the remains of African men, women, and children, enslaved and free, whose lives and labor helped build Kingston. For more than two centuries, their stories and resting place were neglected, disrespected, and overlooked.


The PSABG Memorial Monument site will finally provide the public recognition, dignity, and honor they deserve. It stands as a powerful symbol of:

  • Remembrance for those buried in this unmarked historic burial ground
  • Resilience of a people whose strength and endurance shaped our community
  • Restitution through truth-telling, healing, and preservation


As the United States prepares to mark its 250th Anniversary, the Kingston community has an opportunity to lead with integrity, acknowledgment, and a renewed commitment to community-building. This monument is not only overdue, it is the right action to take.


National Historic Designation

In September 2025, Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. received formal recommendations from the Historic Commission and Governor Kathy Hochul in support of National Historic Designation for the Pine Street African Burial Ground. We are now awaiting the final approval of the nomination from Washington through the Library of Congress and National Park Service review process.


Capital Campaign Goal: $1,000,000.00

To complete the construction and installation of the Memorial Monument, including the granite stone, engraved inscription, materials, and labor, Harambee Kingston NY must raise $85,000.00. We are pleased to announce that we have received a matching grant for $36,000.00. The community has collectively donated $12,000.00 by attending our events and fundraisers. Your continued support will help ensure this mission becomes a powerful landmark of history, remembrance and education.


The Memorial Monument will be unveiled during Juneteenth 2026 with a public ceremony and parade honoring the individuals and families laid to rest at the Pine Street African Burial Ground and celebrating this long-awaited achievement for Kingstonians and for generations to come, in perpetuity.

Mark your calendars, this will be a Memorial Monument

of remembrance, respect and history .


For more information about the Memorial Monument Capital Campaign 

and to make a Donation, visit our website.

Harambee Kingston NY : www.HarambeeKingstonNY.org

For interviews, please send email to: info@harmabeekingstonny.org


Your Support Is Appreciated . Thank You . Ase

Donate to the Pine Street African Burial Ground
Capital Campaign today!


Pine Street African Burial Ground

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157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY

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Check Payable To:

Harambee Kingston NY, Inc.

157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY 12402

Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is a 501c3 non profit community organization

Donations are tax deductible


It Takes A Village To sustain A Community

We Value Your Support

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 and Donation Is Appreciated


Make a one-time or recurring Donation securely via PayPal

Donations are Tax - Deductible Harambee Kingston NY, Inc is a not- for profit 501c3 organization


Mail Your Donation :

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157 Pine St.  Kingston, NY 12407


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  • City of Kingston
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  • Riverview Baptist Church
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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."  Learn More


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


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