News

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park Superintendent Oralia Z. Fernandez is retiring from the NPS after 28 years of service. Her last day in the park will be January 12, 2024.

Park Ranger John Hrubochak will present The American Highlanders on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 8:00 pm in the amphitheater. This free program will last approximately one hour.

Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) highlights a little-known aspect the U.S.-Mexican War.

On Saturday, May 8, 2021, Palo Alto Battlefield NHP welcomed visitors back for the first living history program since March 2020. The event was held in commemoration of the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Palo Alto.

Palo Alto Battlefield will open the Visitor Center in a limited capacity.

Palo Alto Battlefield is increasing access to its Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Unit. Major improvement projects at the site were recently completed and passed their final inspection.

Palo Alto Battlefield NHP is pleased to announce that park volunteer Pat Rand was awarded the Regional Hartzog Enduring Service Award for 2020.

Local Girl Scouts are joining Palo Alto Battlefield NHP to celebrate Latino Conservation Week! This year, Girl Scouts can earn a patch for learning about Palo Alto and submitting ideas on how to conserve the park’s history and nature.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is modifying operations to implement local health guidance.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.