African American Civil War Memorial
African American Civil War Memorial is part of National Mall and Memorial Parks, a unit of the National Park System. It is not counted as a unit of its own.
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.
About under an hour from Washington and under an hour from Baltimore by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Always Open | Daily · All Day |
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Opens on the Park Service site - Visit the African American Civil War Memorial15-90 Minutes
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.
Opens on the Park Service site
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Interactive map by the National Park Service
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Weather & climate
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)
Questions people ask
Does African American Civil War Memorial charge an entrance fee?
No. African American Civil War Memorial is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
Is African American Civil War Memorial open year-round?
Yes. The grounds are open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Source: National Park Service
Is there cell service at African American Civil War Memorial?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at African American Civil War Memorial?
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter.
Source: Weather & climate
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