African American Civil War Memorial & Museum commemorating USCT service

The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum, located near U Street, commemorates the service of African American soldiers in the Civil War and interprets their history through exhibits and programs. The memorial includes a bronze sculpture and a wall that lists the names of more than 200,000 soldiers of the United States Colored Troops and other African American units. The museum operates exhibitions, educational programming, and public events that highlight this local and national history.