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- EIN 52-1785797
- info@afroamcivilwar.org
- (202) 667-2667
- 1925 Vermont Ave, NW Washington DC 20001 USA
- www.afroamcivilwar.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Historical Organizations
Mission: The mission of the African American Civil War Museum is to correct a great wrong in history that largely ignored the enormous contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops. It tells the stories and preserves for posterity the historic roles these brave men of African, European, and Hispanic descent played in ending slavery and keeping America united under one flag.
Results: In 2018 the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum will celebrate 20 years. Since opening in 1998 the Memorial and Museum have welcomed millions of visitors from all over the world, provided programming to thousands of students and professional development to over 1000 DC Public School teachers and teachers throughout the country. The Museum has connected with over 4,000 descendants of the United States Colored Troops and provided a platform for them to tell their ancestors story.
Target demographics: everyone interested in learning more about African American contributions during the Civil War
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100,000 visitors, 13,000 K-12 students
Geographic areas served: Washington, D.C. and the United States
Programs: lectures, film screening, forums, and interactive education programs.