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Welcome to the African American Civil War Memorial, a unit of National Mall and Memorial Parks. The memorial is situated in the historic U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C. a focal point of African American history and culture.

The African American Civil War Memorial is the only national memorial to honor the contributions of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and sailors during the Civil War. Inscribed on the Wall of Honor are the names of more than 185,000 black soldiers and sailors and 7,000 white officers who bravely fought the forces tearing the union apart. The centerpiece of the memorial is the Spirit of Freedom statue, a bronze statue depicting three infantrymen and a sailor defending freedom.

 

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Directions
The memorial is located at the corner of Vermont Avenue, 10th St, and U Street NW, near the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Station.

The address is 1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001.

GPS Coordinates: 38.916554, -77.025977

 

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Hours and Seasons
The Memorial is outdoors and open 24 hours a day.

African American Civil War Museum staffing and visiting hours

 

Ranger-led bike tour.

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Things To Do
The African American Civil War Memorial is a self-guided experience.

Visit our Calendar of Events pages to discover a wide of array of activities from paddle boats and bike tours to nighttime walks with a park ranger.

Or visit Nearby Attractions!