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César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument · CA
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention to the plight of U.S. farm workers, and secured for them higher wages and safer working conditions.
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This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Wrath of Grapes: Pesticides in the Fields | Iras de las Uvas: Plaguicidas en los Campos
Sep 5, 2026 · This program will be in the theater room of the Visitor Center at the César E. Chávez National Monument. Este programa se llevará a cabo en el auditorio del Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional de César E. Chávez.
Things to Do
César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor Center Area Trails
The Memorial Garden offers a quiet place to reflect on the legacy of Cesar Chavez, and a place to pay respects to him and his wife, Helen, at their gravesites. Look for symbols of the farmworker movement that are incorporated into the Memorial Garden's design, including the fountain along the back wall that's dedicated to the five martyrs who gave their lives to support the cause.
View A Cesar Chavez Documentary
At the monument's visitor center, documentaries about the farmworker movement and Cesar Chavez's legacy bring life to the powerful stories of the struggle for justice and civil rights. The most commonly shown film is La Paz, which explains the choice to locate the union headquarters at the remote Keene site. Ask at the information desk to begin a showing.
Visitor Centers
- César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.