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 […]

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 […]

$5 – $10

Spring Woodland Adventure Day

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

In person event Do you have children that are off from school this week? Looking to get them out of the house for some exciting and educational activities? Have them […]

$20 – $25

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 […]

$10 – $20

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 […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – The Teachings of Turtles

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

Sunday January 15th, 1:00pm This week’s workshop will focus on the teachings of turtles. Listen to traditional Native American stories featuring turtles, learn about turtle adaptations from Museum Educator and […]

Sunday Funday Workshop – Jewelry Making Workshop

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

Sunday January 29th, 1:00pm For thousands of years, many Native peoples have decorated clothing materials found in nature, such as shell, stones, seeds and porcupine quills. In this workshop, participants […]

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 […]

Hand Drum Workshop

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

Sunday, February 26, 11:00am Drums have been an important part of Native American cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Learn about the history of these instruments, as well as their […]

Looking for Clues: Trekking and Tracking Hike

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

Monday, March 5 9:00AM Do you want to know how to identify which creatures have been visiting your neck of the woods, and how recently? For thousands of years, the […]