African American Civil Rights Museum DC

African American Civil War Memorial Museum

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(105) · History museum in Washington, United States
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The African-American Civil War Museum and Memorial was created to tell the story and pay tribute to African-Americans who fought in the Civil War.

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Mar 3, 2024
This is a recommended stop for D.C. visitors, but while it is a decent display, it feels like it could/should have been more, especially as it's in the nation's capitol. I have seen more thorough tre…Full review by montanapescado
Jun 11, 2023
This is an excellent hidden gem of Black history in America. Located in the heart of the historic U street areaFull review by GeraldineLady
Aug 13, 2022
We left this museum really impressed. The perfect amount of information and the way the subject is covered makes this visit essential to your next trip in Washington. A must if you want to understand…Full review by stephdubic
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Etched With the Names of 209,145 Servicemen
The bronze Spirit of Freedom statue and the Wall of Honor, which is etched with the names of 209,145 servicemen, commemorate the Un…
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Memorial for Those in the Union Army
Standing at the center of a granite plaza, this bronze memorial depicting rifle-bearing troops is DC’s first major art piece by black sculptor E…
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The Spirit of Freedom
The African American Civil War Memorial is a landmark on Vermont Avenue. Built by Ed Hamilton, this 9-foot (2.7-meter) bronze sculpt…
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Hi, how long is the wait to get into this attraction. Thinking of driving from NY. Planning to get into DC by 1PM or 2PM. …
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Hi, how long is the wait to get into this attraction. Thinking of driving from NY. Planning to get into DC by 1PM or 2PM. Would that be too late to get tickets/entry?
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It is located in a residential neighborhood so large crowds shouldn't be a problem.... especially on a week day. I was with a chartered bus group of 50 people on a Friday afternoon …
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It is located in a residential neighborhood so large crowds shouldn't be a problem.... especially on a week day. I was with a chartered bus group of 50 people on a Friday afternoon and there wasn't a long wait because we had made reservations prior to our visit to D C. It's a must see!!
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