Cesar E. Chavez National Monument

The Cesar E. Chávez National Monument is a 116-acre memorial site with a visitor center, administrative buildings, and memorial gardens in the Tehachapi Mountains of Kern County. The property is located where the United Farm Workers organization was founded and directed.

The monument marks the location where César Chávez directed the United Farm Workers from 1970 to 1993, creating the first permanent agricultural union in the United States. This organization fought for better working conditions and justice for thousands of farm workers.

The site preserves César Chávez's office with original furnishings, showing the importance of the Latino civil rights movement and the fight for agricultural worker rights in America. Visitors can see how this space became the headquarters of a national organizing movement.

The monument can be visited during regular opening hours, though some areas remain reserved for ongoing organizational work. Plan enough time to explore the visitor center and walk through the memorial gardens.

The grounds include a specialized rose garden with Italian cypress trees and fruit orchards where César Chávez is buried. This combination of roses, trees, and historical significance creates a reflective space for visitors.

Location: Keene

Location: Kern County

Inception: October 8, 2012

Operator: United States National Park Service

Website: https://nps.gov/cech

GPS coordinates: 35.22730,-118.56100

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03