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A poignant reminder of our nations past

African American Civil War Sailor

African American Civil War Soldier

African American Civil War Memorial

Bronze statue of African American Civil War soldier.

African American Civil War Memorial

Physical Address:

1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20001

Mailing Address:

1100 Ohio Drive SW

Washington, DC 20242

contact-details

Phone Number: 2024266841 Voice

Email Address: national_mall@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

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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-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Station.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Always Open

The African American Civil War Memorial is always open to the public. There are no Rangers on duty at this site (except for special events). The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.

Weather Information:

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)