Join us for our Annual Meeting as we formally elect our 2019 Officers and Trustees. Following, enjoy a brief discussion of the Lovers Leap State Park, located in nearby New Milford, and the recent research that IAIS’ Research and Collections Department has been conducting on archaeological materials from the site. Learn about the myth of […]
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 at Wounded Knee 2 and Standing Rock, enable Lessert to bring deep insight into Lakota lifeways and their role in social activism. Join Lessert for […]
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 the woodlands and fields of the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada are tens of thousands of stone monuments. These stone constructions have […]
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 the history and culture of local tribal peoples, learn about their medicinal plants, and hear of their community life and spirituality. Please meet at the […]
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 creation of the “Legend of Weantinaug” and how it has shaped peoples' perceptions about Native people and their place within the landscape. Join Paul Wegner, […]
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. Until recently, little was known about the identity of those of African and Native American heritage buried there. A team of researchers from Central Connecticut […]
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 to come to terms with the history of colonialism. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, join Dr. Mary Ann Mahony, Professor of History and Coordinator […]
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 from outer space and produce rock art depicting these extraterrestrial visitors to America? Did ancient Jewish visitors to the New World leave a message etched […]
“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 age from the deepest history of the Paleo-Indians, dating to over 10,000 years ago, to 18th century Colonial America. The sites include both Native American […]
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 Wampanoag, Narragansett, and Pequot lineage, Weeden will share his personal experiences and explore the Tribal history of The People of the Dawn from before European […]