• 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

    National Memorial Texas

  • 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 »

Chamizal Oral History Project

Chamizal Oral History Project:
Redefining Borders, Redefining Home

The project documents the memories of individuals associated or affected by the Chamizal dispute; a century-long, international boundary conflict involving disputed territory in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Oral History interviews with key individuals will enrich Chamizal National Memorial's understanding of its own past while contributing to the historic record by preserving these experiences and making them accessible to researchers and the general public.

For more information, please contact Project Leader Sara Artes at 915-532-7273 ext.129.

 
1969 Chamizal-region
1969 aerial image of the Chamizal area

Did You Know?

Chalk Art - People Holding Hands

The Chamizal Convention of 1963 settled a 100-year long boundary dispute with Mexico. The Memorial is the only NPS site that commemorates the unique way the Chamizal Dispute was settled –through goodwill, diplomacy, mutual cooperation and cross-cultural understanding. More...