Indian Village of Ahwahnee — Attraction in Oakhurst

As the sign says: “We invite you to follow this trail through a re-constructed Yosemite Indian village of the 1870s. The largest Miwok village in Yosemite Valley, the village of Ahwahnee, was once in this area. Signs along the path will introduce you to the structures in thevillage and the plants used by Native people.”

It’s a very quiet section right behind the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, to my surprise, I was the only one there at the village right after 5:00pm when the visitor center was closed, it’s a very entertaining cultural education about the natives who have lived in Yosemite Valley for 4000+ years. It has models for Chief’s House, Hut, Bark House, Miwok Cabin, Sweathouse, Ceremonial Roundhouse, Acorn Granary along the plants the natives use. Towering behind the village are surrounding cliffs and forests. There is a spring/creek winding through the village which provides the water source. It’s a self guided tour and an easy walk for 20-30 minutes if you stop by each exhibits to read the descriptions.

All in all, I enjoyed the Ahwahnee Village displays and an educational opportunity to learn more about Ahwahnee people and their culture in a pristine and...

Excellent coverage of Ahwahnechee traditional culture and a little history. Here, I would like to see something about Current Ahwahnechee culture. What connection do they have to this display?

I would also like to see a Separate area of similar purpose for all Seven Traditionally Associated Nations of Yosemite that is put together by those Nations to show what they want to educate...

Such a cool historical area! Loved reading the historical plagues and seeing how the Indian Peoples lived and adapted. This was a really cool spot for our kids who were able to interact...