From the Earth and the Sea: Founders’ Lobster Clambake and Drumming Festival

18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, CT

Saturday, September 176:00pm – 8:00pm Event Location: 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, CT Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming & dancing as performed by members of the Redhawk Indigenous Arts Council! In Native communities, festivals are often a way to both celebrate and give thanks. At this annual event, […]

The Sweet Taste of Success: Maple Syrup 101

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

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 […]

Maple Sugar Festival

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

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 […]

18th Annual Green Corn Festival

River Walk Pavillion 11A School Street, Washington, CT, United States

Sunday, August 13th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Outdoor Event, Rain or Shine Location: River Walk Pavilion, 11A School Street Washington, CT Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season […]

From the Earth and the Sea: Founders’ Lobster Clambake

River Walk Pavillion 11A School Street, Washington, CT, United States

Saturday, September 16 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming & dancing as performed by members of the Redhawk Indigenous Arts Council! At this annual event, we give thanks to the many members, visitors, volunteers, and supporters who have helped to make our museum a […]

Annual Maple Sugar Festival

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

Saturday, March 2nd 11:00AM - 4:00PM 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 […]

Weaving A Vibrant Museum Community: Annual Members’ Meeting

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

Saturday, April 20th 1:00PM - 3:00PM This is a Members Only Event Join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting, where we will formally elect our 2024 Officers and Trustees. Following, we invite you to join IAIS staff for an interactive workshop in which we will weave reed mats for use in our Replicated Algonkian Village. […]

19th Annual Green Corn Festival

Hollow Park Hollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT, United States

Sunday, August 11th12PM - 4PMHollow Park, 43 Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT Corn is an integral part of the annual life cycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first corn of the season with exciting activities including drumming, dancing, children’s activities, flute […]

From The Earth and the Sea: Annual Clambake Fundraiser

Riverwalk Pavilion 11A School Street, Washington Depot, CT, United States

Saturday, September 14th6PMRiverwalk Pavilion, 11A School St, Washington Depot Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes as we come together to celebrate Indigenous peoples of Connecticut. This year we are proud to honor Indigenous artists who have enriched our lives with their work - our 2023 Emerging Artist Award recipient Claudine Purdue […]

Maple Sugar Festival 2025

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

Saturday, March 8 11:00AMLooking 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, our staff will demonstrate various traditional techniques for collecting sap and […]