Photo: African American Civil War Memorial

African American Civil War Memorial

Photo: This memorial is dedicated to Black troops who fought in the Union. The 180,000 Black soldiers who served, as well as the 98,500 formerly enslaved men, were essential in contributing to the Union, and their names are carved on the Wall of Honor at the memorial.

This memorial is dedicated to Black troops who fought in the Union. The 180,000 Black soldiers who served, as well as the 98,500 formerly enslaved men, were essential in contributing to the Union, and their names are carved on the Wall of Honor at the memorial.