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Wassama Round House State Historic Park, Ahwahnee, CA

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Wassama Round House State Historic Park

A state historic park preserving a traditional Southern Sierra Miwok gathering place still used for ceremonies.

Road 628, Ahwahnee, CA · Ahwahnee, CA

About Wassama Round House State Historic Park

This foothill park protects a traditional meeting site of the Southern Sierra Miwok people, who continue to use it for ceremonial gatherings. Visitors can take part in an annual October event featuring dance, crafts and basket weaving demonstrations, and the park also offers tours and special events. It sits about five miles northwest of Oakhurst, reached from Highway 49, and the weather can change quickly, so bringing layers is advised.

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  • #ceremonial site
  • #round house
  • #Gathering Day
  • #Sierra Nevada foothills

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