How to Visit the African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum
The African-American Civil War Memorial located in Washington, DC, was created in January 1999 to recognize the contributions of African-American soldiers during the Civil War. A museum, which is located only two blocks from the monument, holds an extensive collection of items that tell about the roles African Americans played in the war.
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Schedule a tour if you will be visiting the monument and museum with more than 5 people. The museum will provide a lecture and question-and-answer session for your group, followed by a tour of the monument. If your group is interested, you can also view the documentary "Fight for Freedom," which tells the story of African-American soldiers in the armed forces.
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View documents, photographs and artifacts that chronicle the journey of African-American soldiers as they traversed both the war and their tenuous positions in society.
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Become a member of the African-American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation and help keep the monument and museum free to the public. You'll receive various benefits, such as discounts on merchandise in the museum store.
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Tour the U Street/Shaw neighborhood where the museum is located. This area has been a haven for black culture for decades and also served as a sanctuary for free slaves during the Civil War.
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Check the African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum's website often to find out what events are planned throughout the year (see Resources below).
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Use the National Park Service Civil War Soldiers and Sailors website to track down family or friends who may have served during the Civil War.
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Pick out some of the interesting prints or a video at the museum store and bring some history home. You can also order these materials online via the museum's website.
