African American Civil War Memorial
Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service
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.
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Phone
- 2024266841
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
Things to do
Highlights: African American Heritage · Monuments and Memorials · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War
Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Photos
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Sources: National Park Service · updated 2026-08-12