Save the Date — September 30, 2026 After a period of renovation and transformation, the African American Civil War Memorial Museum is pleased to announce that we will officially reopen to the public on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.We are also proud to co-host a special opening ceremony on September 30 to mark this important milestone […]

Dr. Chavis sits down with Dr. Frank Smith, Founder and Executive Director of the African American Civil War Museum, to spotlight the pivotal role of nearly 200,000 Black soldiers who fought for freedom and the Union.

It is with sincere regret that we must postpone the grand reopening of the African American Civil War Memorial Museum, initially scheduled for November 11, 2025. Ongoing construction delays and unforeseen supply-chain disruptions due to the government closure have prevented the final work from being completed on time. Our primary goal is to ensure a […]

Major news coverage on Friday about the new statue of President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation, as the statue was placed on its pedestal.

The African American Civil War Museum is in the final stages of its long-awaited renovation, which will conclude in November 2025.

A poignant statue depicting a seated President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation will be formally unveiled in the nation's capital on Monday, September 22, outside the African American Civil War Museum as that museum prepares to reopen later this fall after a multi-year rebuilding and expansion project.

Donate to the AACW Museum’s  Special Fund Drive to secure your place in line for a signed and numbered print of “Bloom” by Ismani Sun.

The African American Civil War Memorial Museum announces a postponement of the grand reopening of its newly renovated facility, originally scheduled for July 18, 2025.