César E. Chávez National Monument • California

Red roses bloom near a fountain and grave marker

A black and white photo showing a farmworker demonstration

A man watches a speaker up on a podium during a Naturalization Ceremony at Cesar E. Chavez National

A colorful hummingbird rests on a small branch.

A two-tiered fountain in front of a set of stairs that go up to an arbor.

A set of folklorico dancers in traditional regalia dance together.

A ranger leads a group of students down a path on the grounds of the Cesar Chavez 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.

A walkway separates the entrances to the visitor center and the memorial garden.
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Roses grow in the memorial garden near the gravesite of César Chávez.
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César Chávez's office was carefully preserved and can be seen in the exhibit hall.
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A desert garden features plants found in Yuma, Arizona, where César E. Chávez was born.
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In the exhibit hall, explore the history of the farmworker movement through photos taken during marches and strikes.
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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.
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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).
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A decorative fountain stands outside the main entrance to the Chavez Memorial Garden.
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Folklorico dancers perform in celebration of Cesar Chavez's birthday at the monument.
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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.
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