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.
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.
Naturalization Ceremony(2024) Man Awaiting For His Name
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.
Anna's Hummingbird in the Garden
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).
Decorative Fountain Outside the Entrance to the Chavez Memorial Garden
A decorative fountain stands outside the main entrance to the Chavez Memorial Garden.
Cesar Chavez Birthday Folklorico Dancing
Folklorico dancers perform in celebration of Cesar Chavez's birthday at the monument.
Ranger Leading Kids Back to the Memorial Garden
César E. Chávez National Monument is a great place for kids to learn about the legacy of one our nation's most important Latino leaders of the twentieth century. Activities include making buttons, guided ranger walks, and earning junior ranger badges.
