Washington, DC Sights

African American Civil War Memorial

#307 of 727 things to do in Washington, DC

#5582 of 27205 things to do in North America

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  • Address
    • cnr U St & Vermont Ave NW
  • Transport
    • U Street-Cardozo/African American Civil War Memorial
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 202 667 2667

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Standing at the center of a granite plaza, this bronze statue depicting rifle-bearing troops is DC’s first major art piece by black sculptor Ed Hamilton. The sculpture is surrounded on three sides by the Wall of Honor, listing the names of 209,145 black troops who fought in the Union Army, as well as the 7000 white soldiers who served alongside them. You can use the directory to locate individual names within each of the regiments.

 

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