Park Hours (Today)
10:00AM - 4:00PM
César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor Center: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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About the Park
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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What to See & 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.
Self-Guided Tours
Birth of the Movement Self-Guided Driving Tour - Delano, CA
The modern farmworker movement's roots are in Delano, a small town in central California near Bakersfield. Along this self-guided tour, visit sites that are significant to the movement, including the Forty Acres property, the residences of the movement's leaders, and the gravesites of Larry Itliong and Richard Chavez. While this tour could be done on foot, this tour is designed -- and is safest for -- for those travelling in a vehicle.
Visitor Centers
César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor Center
Explore the history of Cesar Chavez and the farmworker movement. Originally built in 1914, the visitor center was entirely rebuilt in 2003. Inside, watch films about Cesar’s life, contemplate his office, and view exhibits that tell the story of the boycotts and marches that began the farmworker movement, and of the people who united to work for human rights. The visitor center has an auditorium that has hosted naturalization ceremonies, and a store that offers books and souvenirs. There is no entrance fee.
Getting Here & Transit
How to Get Here
The monument is located near the small town of Keene, California on Highway 58. From Highway 58, take exit 138 toward Keene, then turn right (east) on Woodford-Tehachapi Road. Travel about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) east on Woodford-Tehachapi Road and the entrance to César E. Chávez National Monument will be on your left.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
César E. Chávez National Monument Hours
The monument is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm except for the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
- Monday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tuesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Photos
Red roses bloom near a fountain and grave marker
A chair and desk near bookshelves
Desert plants grow from rocky soil
A black and white photo showing a farmworker demonstration
When to Go
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Trip Length
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