A must-see if you’re in Wawona with small children. The Pioneer Yosemite History Center is a collection of many buildings(most originally not located in Wawona), which are supposed to comprise a kind of chapter history of old-fashioned life in the park. The stuff to see is: –Covered Bridge –Chris Jorgensen Artist Home –George Anderson Pioneer Home –Hodgdon Homestead Cabin –Blacksmith Shop –Cavalry Office –Ranger Patrol Cabin –Wells Fargo Office –Degnan Bakery –Powderhouse and Jail –Gray Barn –Wagons and Stagecoaches My little boys(ages 2 and 4) absolutely loved the«tiny jail» as they called it, with one small cot and just enough room for a full-grown man to stand up. They also loved the working water pump behind the pioneer home. When we were there, a blacksmith was giving demonstrations, and she was excellent, patiently explaining to the onlookers what she was doing and showing off her handiwork. The nearby stables were a huge hit, too, as was the covered bridge. It was really fun to peek through the holes in the wood to watch the river rushing below. Most other buidlings weren’t open, but it was interesting to walk around them.
