African American Civil War Museum

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees

The African American Civil War Museum in Washington, DC documents the roles of soldiers of African, European, and Hispanic descent in the Civil War, centering on the United States Colored Troops. It preserves artifacts, documents, and other primary sources to support learning for families, students, Civil War enthusiasts, and historians, covering the period from the Civil War through Civil Rights. As part of the museums and historical sites sector, the institution seeks to illuminate a previously underrecognized chapter of American history.

The museum is complemented by the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, founded in 1992, which operates the Spirit of Freedom sculpture and the Wall of Honor in the historic U Street district. The Wall lists 209,145 USCT names on 166 burnished stainless steel plaques, arranged by regiment, and the memorial was dedicated in 1998 by Dr. Frank Smith Jr. and Colin Powell. In 2025, coverage noted that sixteen USCT members were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at New Market Heights, highlighting the ongoing recognition of these soldiers' contributions. The organization is based in northwest Washington and maintains a small staff.

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