Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, Farm workers movement memorial in Keene, California, United States.
The 116-acre monument features a visitor center, administrative buildings, and memorial gardens nestled within the Tehachapi Mountains of Kern County.
The National Monument marks the location where César Chávez led the United Farm Workers organization from 1970 to 1993, establishing the first permanent agricultural union.
The site preserves César Chávez's office with original furnishings, reflecting the advancement of Latino civil rights and agricultural labor movements in America.
The National Park Service maintains regular visiting hours at the memorial garden and visitor center, while certain areas remain reserved for active UFW operations.
The monument encompasses Chávez's burial site within specialized rose gardens, accompanied by Italian cypress trees and fruit orchards reflecting agricultural heritage.
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: May 12, 2025 14:16
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