Civil War Memorial Washington 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 area Full 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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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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We were lucky and got ours without waiting. A week day works better, with Spring breaks etc coming up some days may be busier than others. Enjoy the trip. Good luck!
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