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Museums & GalleriesStaten Island
Sandy Ground Historical Museum
Description
Staten Island's Sandy Ground holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited free Black settlement in NYC, dating back to the early 1800s. The society helps preserve that history through exhibitions, activities and events.
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Historic Sites
Culture & History
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