Seneca Village: Toward a Permanent Commemoration

The Central Park Conservancy, with generous support from the Mellon Foundation, is undertaking a major initiative that will support the long-term goal of permanently commemorating Seneca Village in Central Park.

This year, the 200th anniversary of the inception of Seneca Village, the Conservancy will launch a multiyear program series aimed at deepening understanding of this thriving pre-park community, encouraging new ways of thinking about commemoration, and fostering constructive dialogue about the intersection of race and history in public spaces. The series will culminate with the development of a community-informed framework for the permanent commemoration of Seneca Village in Central Park.

You are invited to attend the inaugural event of this program series: Seneca Village: Toward a Permanent Commemoration. Join us as we highlight the legacy of Seneca Village and set the stage for the series, followed by a brief reception and light refreshments.

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. If you are unable to attend in person, the event will also be streamed live. To register for a virtual ticket, please select the "Virtual" option on the ticketing page.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Email [email protected]

To learn more about Seneca Village, visit www.centralparknyc.org/seneca-village

*Please note: Photographs and videos will be taken during the event. By registering to attend in-person, you consent to allow the Central Park Conservancy (CPC) and the Schomburg Center to edit and use this material.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, United States