Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Palo Alto Battlefield

On May 8, 1846 troops of the United States and Mexico clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long conflict that changed the map of North America. Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park preserves the site of this notable battle and provides an understanding of the causes, events, and consequences of the first war between independent Republics.

		The Battle of Palo Alto The plain of Palo Alto was a natural battlefield-a low-lying, coastal prairie ringed by tree covered rises that inspired the Spanish name, "Tall Timber." Learn more about this important battle of the U.S.-Mexico War. more...

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9th Annual Memorial Illumination & Dedication of the Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Unit

Experience and participate in the lighting of 8,000 candles to honor U.S. and Mexican veterans of the 1846 battles near the Rio Grande. more...

Resaca de la Palma Battlefield now a part of Palo Alto

In early August, the National Park Service acquired the 34.4 acre historic site. The area becomes the second unit of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. more...

Living History Programs

The park will kick off its Living History program season on Saturday, September 3, 2011. The program will run from 10 am to 1 pm and will include re-enactors in Mexican War era uniforms, presentations, and weapons demonstrations. Call the park for more information.

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1623 Central Boulevard
Suite 213
Brownsville, Texas 78520-8326

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Phone

Visitor Information
(956) 541-2785

Fax

(956) 541-6356

Climate

Brownsville is located at the semi-tropical, southern-most tip of Texas. Summertime weather is generally hot and humid making lightweight cotton clothing advisable. Winter weather is generally mild, but visitors should prepare for cool mornings that can quickly give way to hot afternoons.

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