Green Corn Festival

Corn is an integral part of the annual economic lifecycle of the Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome […]

Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug

For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]

International Archaeology Day

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

Archaeology is the study of the past through the objects people leave behind. From this study, archaeologists can learn about past societies. Dig into the fun with IAIS’ staff as […]

Winter Games, Stories and Crafts

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

Learn stories, play games and create crafts! IAIS will feature Traditional Native American Storytelling, as well as games and crafts. Play games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and […]

Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts

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

Learn stories, play games and create crafts! IAIS will feature Traditional Native American Storytelling, as well as games and crafts. Play games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and […]

Sunday FunDay Crafts

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

Do you have children who are experiencing a bit of cabin fever with the winter weather? Throughout the winder, IAIS will be offering fun, informal craft programs on Sunday afternoons. […]

Wigwam Escape

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

Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements […]

Birding in a Winter Wonderland

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

Some of our feathered friends migrate south for the winter, while others thrive in a snowy environment. Join IAIS Educator Susan Scherf, an expert in ecology, former bird bander on […]

Wigwam Escape

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

Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements […]

Wigwam Escape

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

Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements […]