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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Things To Know Before You Come

things to know before you come includes:

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Palo Alto’s annual candlelight memorial honors the 8,000 U.S. and Mexican troops who clashed on the Rio Grande in 1846.
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Palo Alto’s annual candlelight memorial honors the 8,000 U.S. and Mexican troops who clashed on the Rio Grande in 1846.
 

Palo Alto Battlefield is a relatively new park with a small staff and limited visitor activities opportunities at this time. Nevertheless, the park is entering a period of rapid development and change. Park activities and opportunities will increase dramatically during the coming months and years.

If you have further questions about the park or the area, please contact us.

Click below for information on our upcoming events and programs.

Schedule of Events
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Did You Know?
On-going archeological and historical research continues to provide new details about the battle of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Battlefield.

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Last Updated: November 18, 2009 at 17:08 EST