Yosemite History Center

The Yosemite History Center is a collection of historic buildings where outdoor interpretive signs tell the stories of people who moved to the area from around the world and shaped the park's development. Visitors can explore the buildings, including the Acting Superintendent's Headquarters, Blacksmith shop, and Wawona Covered Bridge, and learn about the history of Yosemite National Park. During the summer, exhibits are open inside the Chinese Laundry and the Acting Superintendent's Office, and visitors can take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon or watch blacksmiths forge iron tools on a coal forge. The center commemorates the efforts of people who established Yosemite as a national park and provides a glimpse into the park's rich history