Storytelling Hour

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

Come in every Friday in August (except the 4th) to hear more traditional Native American stories. Children under three years old come in for free! Included in the price of admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 Children; IAIS members free.

Storytelling Hour

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

Come in every Friday in August (except the 4th) to hear more traditional Native American stories. Children under three years old come in for free! Included in the price of admission: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 Children; IAIS members free.

Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts

Learn stories, play games, and create crafts. Everyday from 12 - 3 IAIS will feature a new story, game and craft. Play games like snow snake, snow boat, hoop and pole, keeper of the fire, and eagle eye. Create things you can take home, like corn husk dolls, buzzers, and beading.  

Once in a Blue Moon Walk

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

The full moon on this evening will be the second one for January 2018, making it a Blue Moon. Join IAIS staff as we take a walk along our museum’s trails and discuss nighttime phenomena that  people in the Eastern Woodlands have been experiencing for thousands of years. End at our replicated Algonkian village for […]

Maple Sugaring Festival

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

Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the  days get warmer but the nights are still cold, it’s just the right conditions for maple sugaring!  Join IAIS Staff along with primitive technologists Jeff and Judy Kalin for an afternoon celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. The Kalins will demonstrate the technique of […]

Painting Workshop with Jeanne Morningstar Kent

Spend a sociable afternoon with friends painting figurines! There are both Native American and wildlife forms just waiting to be brushed with color and looking to be placed in your collection. You will be guided by Native artist Jeanne Morningstar Kent, Abenaki, who is a retired art instructor and currently owner of Morningstar Studio.  You do not […]

We Are All Connected: Earth Day Event

Since long before Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote protection of the environment, Native Americans groups have believed that all living and non-living things had a spirit, or manitou. Because of this, Native Americans recognize that all things are equal and that humans are connected to the world around them. Join IAIS staff […]