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.
In the spirit of freedom
![Memorial Panoramic Image](/congress115th/20181203223446im_/https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/grid_builder/ncr/crop16_9/1B1EDA47-1DD8-B71B-0B3C160CAE556118.jpg?width=950&quality=90&mode=crop)
African American Civil War Memorial
Memorial sculpture and wall of servicemen names
Last updated: August 1, 2016