Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Washington D.C.

#368 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Our Mother of Africa Chapel is a shrine housed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It was built in the 1990s after a fundraising appeal sponsored by the National Black Catholic Congress, and was dedicated in 1997. ()

Coordinates: 38°56'0"N, 77°0'2"W

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Northeast Washington (Brookland)Washington D.C. United States

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Our Mother of Africa Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 9:30 Club, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Franciscan Monastery.

1.6 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
42 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.
~20 ftSW
Nation’s largest Roman Catholic church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a large Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located in Washington, D.C. United States, on 400 Michigan Avenue NE adjacent the Catholic University of America.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, in Washington, D.C. is located next to the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It is one of only two national cemeteries administered by the Department of the Army, the other being Arlington National Cemetery.
0.9 miE
Peaceful public garden with weekly tours
Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is a Franciscan complex at 14th and Quincy Streets in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C.
1 miS
Cemetery, Art Nouveau architecture
Glenwood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery located at 2219 Lincoln Road NE in Washington, D.C. It is a private, secular cemetery owned and operated...
0.8 miS
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel is a historic chapel located in Glenwood Cemetery in Northeast, Washington, D.C. It was built in 1892 in a Richardsonian Romanesque style. It was designed by Glenn Brown. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
~1800 ftE
Bridge
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, also known as the Michigan Avenue Bridge, carries Michigan Avenue over the CSX and Metrorail railroad tracks. The Brookland-CUA Metro Station is located below the bridge as well. It lies in the University Heights neighborhood in the northeastern part of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Brooks Mansion, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Brooks Mansion is a Greek Revival plantation house and Category II Landmark. It is located at 901 Newton Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood, next to the Brookland–CUA.
1 miSW
Monuments and statues
McMillan Fountain, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The McMillan Fountain is a public artwork by American artist Herbert Adams located on the McMillan Reservoir grounds. The fountain, completed in 1912 and dedicated in October 1919, consists of a sculptural group of the Three Graces placed upon a pink granite base.
0.5 miE
Theater
Newton Theater, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Newton Theater is located at 3601 12th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood. The Art Deco building was designed by John Jacob Zink and opened on July 29, 1937.
1.7 miSW
Theater
Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building, Washington D.C.
43 min walk • The Southern Aid Society Building–Dunbar Theater is an historic structure located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The building was designed by architect Isaiah T. Hatton. Reginald W. Geare designed the theater portion of the building. It was completed in 1921.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Our Mother of Africa Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Oliveira Lima Library, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), American Poetry Museum, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington D.C. (9 min walk).

How to get to Our Mother of Africa Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Our Mother of Africa Chapel:

Metro

Brookland–CUA • Lines: Rd (9 min walk)
Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood • Lines: Rd (23 min walk)

Bus

A • Lines: R4 (9 min walk)
B • Lines: H2, H3, H4 (9 min walk)