African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: African American Civil War Memorial
Address: 1925 Vermont Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20001, United States
Telephone: +1 202-667-2667

#181 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Memorial, History museum, Museum

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African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C., recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops. The eponymous memorial, dedicated in July 1998 by the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, commemorates the service of 209,145 African-American soldiers and about 7,000 white and 2,145 Hispanic soldiers, together with the approximate 20,000 unsegregated Navy sailors, who fought for the Union in the American Civil War, mostly among the 175 regiments of United States Colored Troops. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'59"N, 77°1'34"W

Address

1925 Vermont Ave NWNorthwest Washington (U-Street)Washington D.C. 20001 United States

Contact

+1 202-667-2667

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Day trips

African American Civil War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club.

~1720 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
~530 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
~340 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
~870 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
~1780 ftE
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
~890 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
~1460 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1710 ftNE
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
~1790 ftS
Park
Shaw, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system.
0.4 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.
0.4 miS
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is African American Civil War Memorial open?

African American Civil War Memorial is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to African American Civil War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Evans-Tibbs House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), First African New Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), True Reformer Building, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Twelfth Street YMCA Building, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to African American Civil War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to African American Civil War Memorial:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (1 min walk)
Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (8 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (36 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (42 min walk)