Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it's just the right condition for maple sugaring! Join IAIS […]
Join us for our Annual Meeting as we formally elect our 2019 Officers and Trustees. Following, enjoy a brief discussion of the Lovers Leap State Park, located in nearby New […]
IAIS is participating in Give Local, a community wide giving campaign in association with the Connecticut Community Foundation. Non-profit institutions from the Litchfield Hills and the Greater Waterbury area […]
The Institute for American Indian Studies is participating in Connecticut Open House Day! Come to the museum to learn about the more than 10,000-year history of Connecticut’s Native American inhabitants. Museum […]
When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy live […]
Corn is an integral part of the annual lifecycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first […]
Founders' Clambake- 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. At this annual event we give thanks to the many visitors,volunteers, members, and supporters who have helped to make our museum a success […]
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums across the country provide Free Admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Bring along […]
Dig into the fun with IAIS Staff and uncover what makes archaeology such a fascinating field of study. Archaeology is the study of objects that people leave behind and helps […]
“Recent Discoveries in Connecticut Archaeology: New Light on Old Histories " In the past few years, several significant archaeological sites were discovered, rediscovered, and excavated in Connecticut. They range in […]