African American Civil War Memorial
Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S.
Photo: NPS / Liz Macro / NPS
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.
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Driving times from African American Civil War Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Always Open
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at African American Civil War Memorial?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of African American Civil War Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site (4 min), Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site (4 min), Ford's Theatre National Historic Site (7 min), Pennsylvania Avenue (7 min), World War I Memorial (7 min), National Mall and Memorial Parks (9 min).