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Coarsegold Historic Museum

  • Exhibits prehistoric Native American artifacts. Three tribes are represented: Chukchansi, Miwok, and Mono.
  • History of local gold mining and logging
  • Houses a research collection
  • Hands-on instruction in Indian crafts
  • Location: 31899 Highway 41 in Coarsegold
  • Open May 15 to September 15, Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon; September 16 to May 14, Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and first Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Call (559) 642-4242
  • Visit the museum.

Sierra Mono Indian Museum

  • Displays an extensive collection of Mono Basketry and other distinctive items from Native American groups of the Sierra region
  • Location: at the intersections of Roads 225 and 228 near North Fork
  • Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors, and $1 children and students
  • Call (559) 877-2115
  • Visit http://www.sierramonomuseum.org/

Wassama Round House State Park

  • Used by local Native Americans as a ceremonial meeting place
  • Features special events and tours
  • Gathering Day, held the second Saturday in July, includes demonstrations of dancing, crafts, and basket weaving
  • Location: on Road 628 in Ahwahnee, 5 mi. northwest of Oakhurst off Highway 49
  • Call (559) 822-2332
  • Visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=586
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