Join the conversation as Director of Research and Collections, Lucianne Lavin, Ph. D. identifies and provides interesting commentary about your local stone objects and Northeastern Native American cultural items. While we can’t appraise or speculate about the value of an object, we can certainly talk about the who, what, when, where, and how of your mystery […]
Many people know that archaeology is a science, but do you know what really goes into it? Dig into the science of archaeology and explore the techniques they use to understand humans living in the past.
There’s still time to visit our temporary exhibit “‘Tales of a Forgotten Day:’ Myth and Memory at Lovers’ Leap” before it leaves at the end of July. This exhibit explores the creation of the “Legend of Weantinaug” and how it has shaped peoples' perceptions about Native people and their place within the landscape. Join Paul Wegner, […]
Join the conversation as Director of Research and Collections, Lucianne Lavin, Ph. D. identifies and provides interesting commentary about your local stone objects and Northeastern Native American cultural items. While we can’t appraise or speculate about the value of an object, we can certainly talk about the who, what, when, where, and how of your mystery items! Please […]
Did ancient Native Americans live among dinosaurs and did they paint the image of a pterodactyl in Black Dragon Canyon in Utah? Or, did ancient Native Americans interact with travelers from outer space and produce rock art depicting these extraterrestrial visitors to America? Did ancient Jewish visitors to the New World leave a message etched […]
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 those in the present figure out what life was like in societies and cultures of the past. Participate in games and activities; connect with cultural […]
Join the conversation as Director of Research and Collections, Lucianne Lavin, Ph. D. identifies and provides expert commentary about your local stone objects and Northeastern Native American cultural items. While we can’t appraise or speculate about the value of an object, we can certainly talk about the who, what, when, where, and how of your […]
“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 age from the deepest history of the Paleo-Indians, dating to over 10,000 years ago, to 18th century Colonial America. The sites include both Native American […]
Join the conversation as Director of Research and Collections, Lucianne Lavin, Ph. D. identifies and provides interesting commentary about your local stone objects and Northeastern Native American cultural items. While we can’t appraise or speculate about the value of an object, we can certainly talk about the who, what, when, where, and how of your […]
International Archaeology Day Ongoing throughout the day, 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 those in the present figure out what life was like in societies and cultures of the past, participate […]