Lessert Moore, Oglala Lakota, grew up on the Rosebud and Pine Ridge Reservations in South Dakota. Decades of healing work and education combined with his activism for Native American rights […]
Dr. Curtiss Hoffman will be discussing the work of his new book Stone Prayers: Native Constructions of the Eastern Seaboard, which will be available to purchase at this event. Scattered throughout […]
As part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend, Dr. Lucianne Lavin, Director of Research and Collections, will lead a walk along the museum’s trails, ending at our replicated Algonkian Village. Get a glimpse into […]
There’s still time to visit our temporary exhibit “‘Tales of a Forgotten Day:’ Myth and Memory at Lovers’ Leap” before it leaves at the end of July. This exhibit explores […]
The Ancient Burying Ground is Hartford’s oldest historic site and the only one remaining from the 17th century. During that period, anyone who died in town could be buried there. […]
Indigenous communities throughout the Americas have been affected, and continue to be affected, by interaction with Non-Native groups. In Latin America, many individuals have indigenous heritage and communities are beginning […]
Did ancient Native Americans live among dinosaurs and did they paint the image of a pterodactyl in Black Dragon Canyon in Utah? Or, did ancient Native Americans interact with travelers […]
“Recent Discoveries in Connecticut Archaeology: New Light on Old Histories " In the past few years, several significant archaeological sites were discovered, rediscovered, and excavated in Connecticut. They range in […]
Come travel through time with actor, activist, dancer, and Tribal mentor Annawon Weeden to gain a unique perspective on the Native history of Southern New England. Drawing on his Mashpee […]
The hauntingly beautiful voice of these mystical instruments has intrigued music lovers and musicians for centuries. But why does the flute hold such importance in Native American culture? Join Allan Madahbee, […]