African American Civil War Memorial
Designation:
Location: District of Columbia
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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)
🚗 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.
Images
A poignant reminder of our nations past
Credit: NPS Photo
African American Civil War Sailor
Credit: NPS Photo
African American Civil War Soldier
Credit: NPS Photo
African American Civil War Memorial
Credit: NPS / Liz Macro
African American Civil War Memorial
Credit: NPS / Liz Macro
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Apr 23
Sunny
High: 87.8°F | Low: 54.7°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.1
Sunrise: 06:20 AM
Sunset: 07:53 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (38%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 60°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 24
Patchy rain nearby
High: 78.9°F | Low: 53.6°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 7.3
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 07:54 PM
Moon: First Quarter (49%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 55.5°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Apr 25
Moderate rain
High: 53.9°F | Low: 48.3°F
Humidity: 88%
Wind: 7.8 mph
Rain Chance: 87%
UV Index: 3.2
Sunrise: 06:18 AM
Sunset: 07:55 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (60%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 49.2°F
Cloud Cover: 87%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Effective: Apr 23, 2026 8:29am
Expires: Apr 23, 2026 8:39am
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
🏤 Mailing Address:
1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242
📞 Voice Phone: 2024266841
✉️ Email: national_mall@nps.gov