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African American Civil War Memorial

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About 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.

From the National Park Service.

State
District of Columbia
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

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Fees, hours, weather and getting to African American Civil War Memorial.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Always Open

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

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 and when to go

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)

Getting there

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Official site
nps.gov/afam

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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  • Visit the African American Civil War Memorial

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 40 min

    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. Th…

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