African American Civil War Memorial Museum

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., honors the service of the United States Colored Troops and others who fought for the Union during the Civil War. In the U Street district, its outdoor memorial centers on The Spirit of Freedom, a bronze statue by Ed Hamilton, surrounded by curved panels inscribed with the names of those who served. Nearby, the museum in the historic Grimke School presents Black military service through photographs, articles, clothing, uniforms, and weapons. Together they preserve an often overlooked part of Civil War history and remain closely connected to the neighborhood’s African American cultural legacy.

Washington, District of Columbia · United States