• Sit for a spell under a cottonwood tree and view the Franklin Mountains, seemingly nestled between the U.S. and Mexico flags in front of the visitor center. The two flags reflect our heritage; this land once belonging to Mexico and now to the U.S.

    Chamizal

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  • Alcohol Ban for Visitor Safety

    From June 1 through August 31, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages without a permit is prohibited. During Music Under the Stars concerts, alcohol may be purchased within the memorial boundary. More »

Lower Elementary Lesson Plans

These downloadable units are designed for second grade classrooms. Each lesson meets several TEKS objectives and are full of hands-on activities that engage students with the history of the Memorial.

Grade 2 Unit 1 694 KB
Grade 2 Unit 2 2.19 MB

The Chamizal Story (activity booklet) 8.5 MB

 
  • Current River Channel Map Compared to 1860s River Channel
    Flip Book - River Movements
    3 Photos

Did You Know?

Siglo de Oro, "Golden Age", stage actors

The Siglo de Oro Drama Festival, the longest running festival of its kind in the world, is held at the Memorial yearly and has attained an international reputation for featuring quality presentations from Spain's Golden Age, in both English and Spanish, by theatrical groups from all over the world. More...