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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic SiteTheme(s): Hispanic American | |
Description:
On May 8, 1846 troops of the United States and Mexico clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto in the first battle of a two-year war.
Signed into law in June 1992, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the 3,400-acre scene of this clash between nations and informs visitors about its national and international importance. As the only unit of the National Park Service with a primary focus on the U.S.-Mexican War, Palo Alto Battlefield also interprets the entire conflict--including the details of its origins and the broad range of consequences. In an effort to turn a scene of conflict into a place of bi-national exchange and understanding, all research and interpretation conducted by the park reflects perspectives of both the United States and Mexico.
Designations:
National Historic Landmark (December 19, 1960)
National Historic Site (November 10, 1978)
Boundary Change (June 23, 1992)
Accessibility:
The current interim visitor center is accessible. Park plans call for on-site facilities and services to be universally accessible.
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | And more.
Directions to Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Plane:
Brownsville is readily accessible via a number of area airports. The closest terminal is the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville. Other options include airports in Harlingen, Texas, McAllen, Texas, and Matamoros, Mexico.
Car:
Palo Alto Battlefield N.H.S. lies at the northeast corner of the intersection of FM 1847 ( Paredes Line Road) and FM 511, approximately five miles north of downtown Brownsville, TX. From Rt. 77/83 take the FM 511 exit and drive east approximately two miles. Park interim facilities are located 1,000 feet north of this intersection off of FM 1847.
The interim park visitor center is located at 1623 Central Boulevard, on the second floor of the International Bank of Commerce building. The building may be reached by taking Rt. 77/83 to the Boca Chica exit in Brownsville. Heading west on Boca Chica, drive approximately 2.5 miles to the intersection with Central Boulevard. Turning right on Central, the building is on the left, 100 feet from the intersection. Please Be Aware That Signs Marking The Park's Visitor Center May Be Difficult To Spot.
Attractions:
Santa Ana/ Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Phone:(956) 787-3079
Cameron County, Texas Parks System
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Phone:(956) 748-3607
Historic Brownsville Museum
Phone:(956) 548-1313
Stillman House Museum
Phone:(956) 542-3929
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