Wassama Round House State Historic Park


The Wassama Round House State Historic Park is in the Sierra Nevada foothills, in Madera County of central California.

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Californian Native Americans

The park and Round House is used by local Native Americans as a ceremonial meeting place. Gathering Day, held the third Saturday of October, includes demonstrations of dancing, crafts and basket weaving.

Access

Wassama Round House State Historic Park is off California State Route 49, five miles northwest of Oakhurst, California. The park features special events and tours.

Proposed for closure

The park was one of the 48 California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of a deficit reduction program.[1] The Wassama Round House State Historic Park remains open.

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References

  1. ^ CBS5.com: List Of Calif. Parks To Close In Budget Proposal

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