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 […]
Saturday, September 21st1PM - 3PM 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 […]
Sunday, September 22nd1PM - 3PM In many indigenous communities, plants are considered teachers because there is much that we can learn from them. As part of the annual Housatonic Heritage Walks program, join IAIS staff for a guided walk along our museum trails and learn about scientific and Indigenous understandings of local plant life. End […]
Tuesday, September 24th10AM - 12PM Fall is a busy time for field trips at our museum! As our availability quickly fills up, we’re reserving a few days for homeschool families to sign up for a program at our museum. This month, allow Native American life lessons and cultural items to transport your students through time. […]