• 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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  • 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 »

Shakespeare in the Park

Chamizal National Memorial partners with Shakespeare companies to present the Shakespeare in the Park summer programming.  

Click on each of our past partners to learn more their missions within the local community.

Outrageous Fortune Theatre Company
2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Shakespeare on the Rocks
2010, 2011

 
2010 poster features a woman wearing a wreath of rosebuds in her hair.
Poster design based on the work "Cecilia" by Maria Natividad.

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...