• 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.

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    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 »

People

LBJ & Lopez Mateos

Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson of the United States of America and President Adolfo Lopez Mateos of Mexico

El Paso Herald-Post

Follow the links below to learn about some of the people who played a role in the Chamizal story.

Lyndon Baines Johnson: His Life and Legacy

Biography of Adolfo Lopez Mateos (Coming Soon!)

 

For information on oral histories of Chamizal residents and others affected by the treaty, visit our Chamizal Oral History Project page.

Did You Know?

Chalk Drawing

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...