Meet Tom Hodgdon, a California rancher who built a two-story cabin in 1879; 81 years later, the National Park Service moved it to Wawona’s Pioneer Yosemite History Center

The Hodgdon Homestead Cabin, constructed in 1879, found its new home in Yosemite National Park after being meticulously disassembled. This historic cabin serves as a museum and symbolizes an intricate tale of American pioneers. Moreover, it shines a light on the significant yet often overlooked efforts of Chinese immigrant laborers, whose hard work laid the groundwork for the park's infrastructure and boosted its tourism.