African American Civil War Memorial

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-18 to 2026-12-12; published by the park.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

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.

Places to eat

• 2010 Lounge
• All Souls
• Ambassador Restaurant
• American Ice Company
• America’s Best Wingstop
• Amsterdam Cafe & Lounge
• Andy's Pizza
• Appioo African Bar & Grill
• Apple Lounge Hookah Bar
• Archipelago
• Axum Restaurant
• Ben's Chili Bowl
• Ben's Next Door
• CAVA
• Cafe U
• Cloud Lounge
• DC 9 Nightclub
• DNA
• Dukem
• El Rey
• El Sol de America
• Emmy Squared Pizza
• Empire
• Etete Ethiopian Cuisine
• Expo Restaurant & Nightclub
• Falafel Brothers
• Ghion Ethiopian Restaurant
• Gogi Yogi
• Gori Cafe
• Habesha Market & Restaurant
• Haikan
• Italian Kitchen
• Izakaya Seki
• Joe's Subs
• Jojo's Brick Oven Pizzeria
• Kouzina Angelina's Pizzeria
• Lee's Flowers Mural
• Los Cinco Tacos
• Lounge of Three
• Lulu's Wine Garden
• Minya's Pizza
• Nellie's Restaurant & Sports Bar
• Oohh's & Aahh's
• Political Pattie’s
• Pop Fizz Bar
• Salina Restaurant
• Saloon
• Service Bar
• Solly's Tavern
• Sound & Bar
• Spicy Water
• Takoda
• Taqueria Xochi
• The Brixton
• The Coffee Bar (TCB)
• The Greek Spot
• The Groove Lounge
• Turning Natural
• Unido Coffee Roasters
• Vinoteca
• and 2 more

Before you go

Getting there

The memorial is located at the corner of Vermont Avenue, 10th St, and U Street NW, near the U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Station.

Weather & when to go

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)

Where to stay

• U Street Hostel U Street Hostel, 1931 13th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009, United States of America

History

Opened

1998

• Park opened