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The Black Sheriffs' Memorial is a unique historical destination in Washington, DC operated by the Lucius D. Amerson Bridge Builder Foundation.
The memorial is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of African-American sheriffs, past and present, while promoting workforce development training for high school students through the foundation's Bridge Builder Training Academy.
Visitors experience the "Trailblazers for Justice" archive, which highlights the legacy and contributions of Black sheriffs who helped shape public safety and the rule of law across the United States. Centered on the legacy of Sheriff Lucius D. Amerson, the first Black sheriff elected in the South post-Reconstruction in 1966-the memorial features a self-guided tour enhanced with QR codes that bring history to life through stories, images, and historical context.
Amenities
- Multilingual Tour Guides
- Guided tours available
- Private Tour
- Educational Programming
- Open to public
Additional Information
Distance to Metro
1.50 Miles
Distance to Conv Center
4.50 Miles
Group Maximum
75
Length of Tour
1-2 Hours
Metro Station
Brookland-CUA
Parking
Self
Metro Line
Red
