Metichawan (Lovers Leap): Indigenous Communities of the Lower Housatonic

Indian Valley Farm 100 Lake Lillinoah Road North, Bridgewater, CT, United States

Saturday, September 131:30pmIn-Person, Outdoor Event, in collaboration with Bridgewater Land TrustOffsite Event: Indian Valley Farm, 100 Lake Lillinoah Road North, Bridgewater, CT The area around Metichawan, or Lovers Leap State Park, has long been significant to local Indigenous communities, although some of this history has been obscured by the popular legend. Etuaptmumk, or “Two Eyed […]

Housatonic Heritage Walk: “A Step Back in Time: Traditional Indigenous Lifeways in the Lower Housatonic Valley”

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

Sunday, September 201pm Join an IAIS Museum Educator as we lead a walk along our museum’s trails and end at our replicated 16th Century Algonkian Village. Get a glimpse into the history and culture of local Weantinock and Pootatuck Tribal people, learn about traditional plant uses, and hear of their community life. Please wear sturdy […]