Sunday Fun Day Crafts: Holiday Ornaments

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Sunday, December 18, 1:00pm The IAIS Education Department regularly offers craft workshops on Sunday afternoons. Express your creativity while learning about the world around you and connecting with a culture that has thousands of years of history in the area. This weekend we will be making Native American-themed holiday ornaments. Stop in for a visit […]

Winter Full Moon Walk

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Friday January 6th, 6:00pm The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the first full moon of 2023. Because of how cold it can be this time of year, it is fitting that some local tribes refer to the full moon this time […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – The Teachings of Turtles

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Sunday January 15th, 1:00pm This week’s workshop will focus on the teachings of turtles. Listen to traditional Native American stories featuring turtles, learn about turtle adaptations from Museum Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf, and take home a craft decorated to look like a turtle.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Questions? Please call (860) […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – Jewelry Making Workshop

Insitute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Sunday January 29th, 1:00pm For thousands of years, many Native peoples have decorated clothing materials found in nature, such as shell, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In this workshop, participants will decorate their very own piece of jewelry incorporating these materials. Create a unique gift for a special someone, or keep it to rock out […]

The Sweet Taste of Success: Maple Syrup 101

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Saturday, February 11, 11:00 AM As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Native Americans were the first people to use the gifts of the maple tree to produce maple syrup and sugar. As a precursor to our annual Maple Sugar Festival on March 11, join the IAIS […]

Native American Courting Flutes with Allan Madahbee

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Sunday, February 12, 1:00 PM The hauntingly beautiful voice of these mystical instruments has intrigued music lovers and musicians for centuries; but why does the flute hold such importance in certain Native American cultures? Join Allan Madahbee (Ojibwe), artist and musician, for an interactive presentation. Allan will discuss the significance of the instrument, explain the […]

Hand Drum Workshop

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Sunday, February 26, 11:00am Drums have been an important part of Native American cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Learn about the history of these instruments, as well as their continued importance to Native American culture as you make your very own rawhide drum. The drums made in this workshop will be 10” elk rawhide […]

Looking for Clues: Trekking and Tracking Hike

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Monday, March 5 9:00AM Do you want to know how to identify which creatures have been visiting your neck of the woods, and how recently? For thousands of years, the indigenous inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands would have needed to know how to do so to survive. Join IAIS Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf for […]

Maple Sugar Festival

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Saturday, March 11, 11:00 AM Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Join IAIS staff for an event celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. Throughout the day, IAIS Museum Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf will demonstrate […]

Creating A Ripple Effect: A World Water Day Celebration

The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT

Saturday, March 18 10:00AM - 3:00PM In Person Event Water is one of the most vital resources for all beings and has important cultural significance in many indigenous communities. In advance of World Water Day on March 22, join us for a fun and educational event, appropriate for learners of all ages, celebrating this precious […]