This is a quaint little memorial just off of Higgs beach. There are a lot of great columns with interesting information about the Africans who inhabited the island and of African culture. Worth a stop on your way to the beach,
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Higgs Beach African Graves
Atlantic Boulevard, Between White and Reynolds Streets, Key West, FL
AndreMcBride
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
5018
A little surprise on my bike ride through town
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Date of experience: February 2013
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pinkladygypsy
Jensen Beach, Florida
11567
I enjoyed checking this place out with my nephews. This island is rich in history and this is a definite stop to learn more about what lives were a part of it.
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6oddity
Key West, Florida, United States
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Very nice memorial for those that were/are buried here. Nicely done! Interesting bit of Key West history!
Date of experience: August 2012
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michellec2010
Johns Creek, Georgia
16998
It's a quick stop, but worth doing. The plaques are informative and well done. It's an easy bike ride from the Duval Street area.
Date of experience: December 2011
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Olyvia L
Cedar City, Utah
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The history and the quotations that the plaques around this cemetery have written on them were very informative and had emotional power as well.
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travelgirlNH123
Manchester, New Hampshire
173100
Located right next to West Martello and just off Higgs beach, the African Graves site is a touching site dedicated to educating the public about the end of the slave trade, and symbols/sayings that are important to this culture. Definitely stop by here to pay respect. No admission fee, and you can make a day of it by walking out to the end of White St. Pier, visiting West Martello Tower, and Higgs Beach. All free (make donations at West Martello).
Date of experience: July 2012
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