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CT Open House Day 2021!

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

The Institute for American Indian Studies is participating in Connecticut Open House Day! Come to our museum to learn about the more than 10,000-year history of Connecticut’s Native American inhabitants. Museum educators and docents will be stationed throughout the museum and in our Outdoor Replicated Algonkian village, along with self-guided educational activities. Stop by to […]

Rooted in Tradition: Giving Thanks to the Strawberry

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

When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Participate in family-friendly, small group education activities related to the gifts of this fruit, which holds significance to many Native American communities. Listen to traditional Native American stories with Education Director Darlene […]

$5 – $15

Smithsonian Museum Day

Smithsonian Museum Day

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

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 your ticket and your curiosity! This is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone […]

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Winter Games, Stories & Crafts

Thursday, December 30; 9:30am and 1:30pm sessions   Have some children that are experiencing a bit of cabin fever? This program will feature Traditional Native American stories, as well as winter games and activities. Participants will play games such as snow snake, hoop and pole, and keeper of the fire, and take home a creation […]

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Snow Snake Workshop

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

Saturday, January 29, 11:00am and 2:00pm Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game involves a stick that is carved and decorated to resemble a snake. Competitors throw the stick along a snow trench and try to see how […]

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Basic Birding with Susan Scherf

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

In Person, Outdoor Event Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. You might be seeing and hearing increased bird activity recently. Whether hiking on a trail, or looking out your window, now is the perfect time to observe and learn from our feathered friends. […]

$5 – $10

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Strawberry Festival

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

Saturday, June 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm In Person Event 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 games and crafts, as well as traditional Native American stories with Education Director Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke), while […]

$10 – $20

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Connecticut Summer at the Museum Initiative – Kids are FREE!

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

July 1st- September 4th 2022 Wednesdays through Sundays, 11:00am – 4:00pm  Did you hear the news? The state of Connecticut has once again allocated recovery funds to museums in order to provide Connecticut students and families with affordable summer learning experiences. As part of this statewide initiative, known as Connecticut Summer at the Museum, the […]

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Let’s Get Fired Up! Traditional Pottery Workshop

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

September 24th, 25th & October 1st1:00pm - 4:00pm Join a three-day workshop where participants will be guided through the construction and pit-firing of their own clay vessel. Learn about elements of traditional pottery, including clay sourcing, temper, building methods, surface treatment, decoration and firing. Along the way, participants will learn about types of pottery found […]

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Give it a Shot Pop-Up Archery!

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

Sunday, October 23rd11:00am - 3:00pm For thousands of years, cultures throughout the world, including many Native American communities, used bows and arrows for utilitarian purposes, such as hunting. In modern times, archery is often used for recreational purposes, but it can still be an exciting way to practice patience, dexterity, hand-eye coordination and other useful […]