celebrate Black history — and the future of the Harlem African Burial Ground — during an afternoon of gospel and blues at the historic Elmendorf Reformed Church.



Founded in 1660, Elmendorf is the oldest church in Harlem, and the home church of the burial ground. Through research into its records, the church has identified more than 40 names of those buried at the site.



Join us on Sunday, February 2, at 3 p.m., to mark this history with a concert by Vy Higginsen’s Sing Harlem Choir, plus refreshments by local Black-owned business Lloyd’s Carrot Cake.



The afternoon is hosted by Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala in partnership with Elmendorf Reformed Church, Uptown Grand Central & the NYC EDC’s Harlem African Burial Ground Initiative.