WHAT IS César E. Chávez National Monument?
Established under President Barack Obama on October 8,2012, César E. Chávez National Monument received national historical significance due to its association with Latino civil rights leader César Chávez.
Since 1972 the 187-acre property in Keene, California provided refuge during a time when violence threatened those who were part of the farmworker movement. In addition to serving as the national headquarters for the United Farm Workers union, here is where many of Cesar's achievements as an activist and civil rights leader were fulfilled.
Challenge
César E. Chávez National Monument receives a wide range of visitors throughout the year and with only the superintendent on site, the history of the monument often goes untold. The César E. Chávez National Monument app was developed to narrate the life and legacy of César Chávez and all those who took part in the largest Latino civil rights movement in American history.
Solution
Through self-conducted research, I produced text and graphic content in accordance with federal government standards and design principles to enhance accessibility, engagement, and user experience. In collaborating with the interpretive media team I organized and presented historically accurate information using storytelling techniques to assist the monument's visitors through self-guided tours.
My Role
I served as the Digital History Intern for César E. Chávez National Monument in Kern County, California from December 2019–March 2020.