Choose to stay in historic hotels and lodging in Yosemite Mariposa County and experience this region’s legacy firsthand. Staying in these historic places makes you a part of their long-standing history, and adds a unique dimension to a visit to Yosemite Mariposa County.
Who is Ansel Adams? Get to know the iconic Yosemite photographer and environmental conservationist. His story is deeply rooted in Yosemite where members of his family continue to operate The Ansel Adams Gallery to this day.
Discover the kind of history that you can see and touch. Old stories come to life on the streets and in the fascinating museums of Yosemite Mariposa County.
A visit to the California Mining and Mineral Museum is truly worth its weight in gold for its fascinating insights into the CA geology that has shaped so much of the state’s history. If nothing else, be sure to stop in to view the largest mass of crystalline gold – 13.8 pounds.
The Southern Sierra Miwuk people were one of the original tribes of Yosemite National Park and surrounding areas including Mariposa County.
Locally curated and financially supported by the community, the Northern Mariposa County History Center shows what it was like to live in Coulterville during the gold-mining boom of the late 19th century through the lives of the pioneer families who still call it home today.