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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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Bronze statue of African American Civil War soldiers.

African American Civil War Memorial

Bronze statue of African American Civil War soldier.

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.

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The address is 1925 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001. The memorial is located at the corner of Vermont Avenue, 10th St, and U Street NW, near the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Station. Getting There Public Transit The memorial is most easily accessible by bus and Metro service to the <a href="http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=73">African American Memorial/UStreet/Cardoza Metro station</a>. For more information, on public transit options to travel to the city of Washington, DC visit National Mall and Memorial Parks' <a href="https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm">Public Transportation</a> page. Bicycle The Nation's Capital area is bicycle friendly and readily accessible to riders of nearly every skill level. For detailed information, see <a href="https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/bicyclinginformation.htm">Bicycling Information</a>. Parking Street parking is available on Vermont Ave NW, but may be limited. For information on getting to the city of Washington, DC by car, visit National Mall and Memorial Parks's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm">Directions</a> page.

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 <a href="https://www.nps.gov/afam/index.htm">African American Civil War Memorial</a> in Washington, DC honors their service and sacrifice.

Pets are allowed on the National Mall grounds on leashes no longer than 6 feet, but are not allowed inside memorial areas.

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