Kule Loklo ("Bear Valley") is a recreated

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Native American village located a short walk from the visitor center of the

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, in

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. Kule Loklo was originally created in the 1970s by the ''Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin'' (MAPOM) as a tribute to Marin County's

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, the Coast Miwoks. In 1992, the ceremonial roundhouse at Kule Loklo was destroyed by an arsonist; through an outpouring of community support, it was replaced with a larger roundhouse in 1993. As of 2022, the roundhouse is in disrepair. There is currently one annual public festival at Kule Loklo, the Big Time, held in late July, which features California Indian dancing and Native American crafts.

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Kule Loklo VolunteersHonoring the late Lanny PinolaMiwok Archeological Preserve of Marin (MAPOM)Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (Coast Miwoks)
DVD about Julia F. Parker Coast Miwok Museums in Marin County, California Native American culture Native American history of California West Marin Tourist attractions in Marin County, California Point Reyes National Seashore {{NorthAm-native-stub