César E. Chávez National Monument

A walkway separates the entrances to the visitor center and the memorial garden.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A set of 5 framed photographs next to framed sheets of text sit on a black table covered with a white lace tablecloth. Simliar photos are on the wall. Also on the table are 3 colorful mexican-style day of the dead skulls, 5 candles in tall glass holders.
César E. Chávez National Monument Honors Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Holiday With Altars And a Free Event on November 2nd
In honor of the Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday, César E. Chávez National Monument will display altars throughout the Visitor Center through mid November and will host a set of special events on November 2nd. 
Three rows of people arranged around a podium with large plant with red flowers in the foreground and tall narrow trees in background
César E. Chávez National Monument Celebrates Rehabilitation Project And New U.S. Citizens On Same Day
César E. Chávez National Monument recently celebrated two significant events on October 11. A naturalization ceremony welcomed new U.S. citizens, and the Memorial Garden Rehabilitation Project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act and the National Park Foundation was celebrated.
A walkway with a fountain
Photo by NPS
Red roses bloom near a fountain and grave marker
Photo by NPS/Ruben Andrade
A chair and desk near bookshelves
Photo by NPS/Ruben Andrade
Desert plants grow from rocky soil
Photo by NPS/Ruben Andrade
A black and white photo showing a farmworker demonstration
Photo by NPS
A man watches a speaker up on a podium during a Naturalization Ceremony at Cesar E. Chavez National
Photo by NPS Photo / Antonio Gallardo
A colorful hummingbird rests on a small branch.
Photo by NPS Photo / Antonio Gallardo
A two-tiered fountain in front of a set of stairs that go up to an arbor.
Photo by NPS Photo
A set of folklorico dancers in traditional regalia dance together.
Photo by NPS Photo / Antonio Gallardo
A ranger leads a group of students down a path on the grounds of the Cesar Chavez National Monument.
Photo by NPS Photo