Bronze statue of African American Civil War soldiers.

Photo: NPS / Liz Macro

African American Civil War Memorial

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S.

Plan your visit Directions

LocationWashington, DC
Entrance No fee listed
HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
Weather now81°F Light rain shower
Alerts No active alerts

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.

Topics

African American Heritage
Civil War
Monuments and Memorials
Wars and Conflicts

Site Statue — A poignant reminder of our nations past — NPS Photo

Things to Do

2 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.

Visit the 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…
- 15-90 Minutes
- Year-round
- 1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
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Yellow Line - DC Metro

Fee applies

Explore Washington, DC from top to bottom on the Yellow Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
- 1-2 Days
- Year-round
- College Park-U of MD - L'Enfant Station
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
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Activities in the park

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Always Open

Hours details

Always OpenOpen 24 hours, daily

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.

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001

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Weather & conditions

81°F

Light rain shower · feels like 88°

Today 95° 63°
Overcast

57% rain
Tomorrow 71° 56°
Light rain shower

87% rain
Sunday 64° 62°
Light rain shower

92% rain

Updated 2 hr ago

What to expect by season

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)

Photos

African American Civil War Sailor — NPS Photo

Getting There

1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001

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.

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Mailing address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242

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