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The Schuyler Flatts Burial Ground Project was created to pay tribute to the discovered remains of 14 formerly enslaved Africans. View WMHT's video project detailing the discovery and Memorial Service held at the Schuyler Mansion State Historic site on June 17, 2016.

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Love in the Mansion

Learn of the love that was shared at the Schuyler mansion.

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Artist Gathering

Artists share their ideas for burial containers for The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project.

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Life at the Mansion

The Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site was the first Georgian Mansion in Albany.

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Memorial

In 2005, the remains of more than a dozen 18th Century African slaves were found buried.

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Discovery

In 2005, an excavation project in Colonie led to the discovery of human remains.

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Burial

A burial ceremony is held for the remains of 14 formerly enslaved Africans.

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | Remains

What do the human remains found at Schuyler Flatts reveal about the individuals?

The Schuyler Flatts Burial Project | New York State Museum

Students visit the NY State Museum to learn about remains found at Schuyler Flatts.