Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, César E. Chávez 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
Courtyard at Visitor Center Entrance
A walkway separates the entrances to the visitor center and the memorial garden.
Memorial Garden & Gravesite
Roses grow in the memorial garden near the gravesite of César Chávez.
César Chávez's Office
César Chávez's office was carefully preserved and can be seen in the exhibit hall.
Desert Garden
A desert garden features plants found in Yuma, Arizona, where César E. Chávez was born.
Photo Collection
In the exhibit hall, explore the history of the farmworker movement through photos taken during marches and strikes.
