César E. Chávez National Monument

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A walkway with a fountain
A walkway separates the entrances to the visitor center and the memorial garden.
Red roses bloom near a fountain and grave marker
Roses grow in the memorial garden near the gravesite of César Chávez.
A chair and desk near bookshelves
César Chávez's office was carefully preserved and can be seen in the exhibit hall.
Desert plants grow from rocky soil
A desert garden features plants found in Yuma, Arizona, where César E. Chávez was born.
A black and white photo showing a farmworker demonstration
In the exhibit hall, explore the history of the farmworker movement through photos taken during marches and strikes.
A man watches a speaker up on a podium during a Naturalization Ceremony at Cesar E. Chavez National
César E. Chávez National Monument and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (USCIS) Fresno Field Office presented a naturalization ceremony on March 31, 2024.
A colorful hummingbird rests on a small branch.
The Anna’s hummingbird, Calypte anna, is a medium to large hum­mingbird (10 cm; 4 in) that weighs about 2 pennies (4–4.5 g).
A two-tiered fountain in front of a set of stairs that go up to an arbor.
A decorative fountain stands outside the main entrance to the Chavez Memorial Garden.
A set of folklorico dancers in traditional regalia dance together.
Folklorico dancers perform in celebration of Cesar Chavez's birthday at the monument.
Photos: National Park Service

About César E. Chávez National Monument

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.

Quick Facts

State California
Designation National Monument
State Code CA
Weather The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F…

Location & Map

César E. Chávez National Monument is located in California.

Operating 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.

Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Auto Museum Exhibits Shopping Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 29700 Woodford-Tehachapi Road, Keene, CA, 93531
Phone 6618236134
Email cech_education@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Asian American Heritage Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite Farming and Agriculture Hispanic American Heritage Laborer and Worker Migrant Workers Labor Movement Latino American Heritage Monuments and Memorials Social Movements Civil Rights Animals Birds

Things To Do

César E. Chávez National Monument Visitor Center Area Trails

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…

View A Cesar Chavez Documentary

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…

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…

Hours: The monument's visitor center 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.

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