The site was historically a tuberculosis sanatorium before it became the UFW headquarters in 1971.
César E. Chávez is interred in a memorial garden located directly in front of the visitor center.
The property contains a 'Great House' that previously served as the residence for the sanatorium's head physician.
It is one of the few national monuments that serves as a working site with ongoing community and educational programs.
The site features a permanent exhibition titled 'The Legacy of César E. Chávez' that tracks his activism from the 1950s onward.
César E. Chávez National Monument, also known as Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, served as the headquarters for the United Farm Workers (UFW) and the final resting place of César E. Chávez. The site encompasses 187 acres in the Tehachapi Mountains, preserving the offices and living quarters used by the labor movement in the 1970s and 1980s. Visitors can explore the visitor center, the memorial garden where Chávez is buried, and the restored office building. The monument interprets the history of the farm labor movement and the life of its founder. It functions as a unit of the National Park Service in partnership with the National Chavez Center. The grounds feature historic architecture that reflects the self-sufficient community established by UFW organizers. It is located at the former site of the Mountain View Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
The memorial garden, featuring the gravesite of César E. Chávez framed by the surrounding mountains.
Carry plenty of water and wear sun protection, as the site is located in a high-desert environment with significant sun exposure.
Check the National Park Service website for any scheduled events, as the monument frequently hosts community gatherings.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the transition between the visitor center and the memorial garden.
Do not attempt to access restricted or non-public areas of the property, as some buildings remain private offices for the National Chavez Center.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day; open daily otherwise.
Maintain a respectful tone in the memorial garden area; no formal dress code, but modest clothing is recommended.
