African American Civil War Memorial
15-90 Minutes

Visit the African American Civil War Memorial

African American Civil War Memorial

Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their service helped to end the war and free over four million slaves. The African American Civil War Memorial honors their service and sacrifice.

Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their service helped to end the war and free over four million slaves. The African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, DC honors their service and sacrifice.

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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingAfrican American HeritageEnslavementMilitaryMonuments and MemorialsSocial MovementsWars and ConflictsCivil WarDC

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Duration

15-90 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

The African American Civil War Memorial is a unit of National Mall and Memorial Parks. The Memorial is wheelchair accessible. For more information about accessibility at National Mall and Memorial Parks, please visit our parkwide Accessibility page. Accessibility is a top priority for National Mall and Memorial Parks. Many of our facilities are historic and accessibility is not always ideal. However, we are always working to improve accessibility. We have established a parkwide Accessibility Coordinator. Your comments on accessibility areas for improvement are always appreciated. Please feel free to email us!

Pets

Yes — Pets are allowed on the National Mall grounds on leashes no longer than 6 feet, but are not allowed inside memorial areas.

Reservations

No

Location

1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001

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