Maple Sugar Festival

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

  Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it's just the right condition for maple sugaring! Join IAIS […]

Pollinator Workshop: Native Plants and Pollinator Habitats in Farms and Gardens

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

Formerly titled Designing and Planting for Pollinators Workshop, we re-named it Native Plants and Pollinator Habitats in Farms and Gardens to highlight the connection between native plants, pollinator habitat (in our yards and on […]

Connecticut Trails Day Heritage Walk

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

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 […]

Strawberry Moon Festival

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

When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy live […]

Saturday Summer Science

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

The Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands have long recognized that all living things are related. Many of their traditional lifeways demonstrate a scientific understanding of the world around us. […]

Saturday Summer Science Sessions – Village Technology

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

Technology is not just the phone in your pocket or the stove in your kitchen. Technology is any tool that helps you to complete a task. Join an IAIS educator […]

Annual Green Corn Festival

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

Corn is an integral part of the annual lifecycle of Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome the first […]

Saturday Summer Science Sessions: River Ecology

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

How can you tell if a river is healthy? In this hands on program geared towards families with children, participants will get to learn more about the creatures that call […]

Saturday Summer Science Sessions: Planting The Seeds

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

If plants could speak, what would they tell us? As a matter of fact, they can tell us a lot if we just know how to listen. For the final […]

From the Earth and the Sea: Founders’ Clambake

River Walk Pavilion 11a School Street, Washington Depot, CT, United States

Founders' Clambake- 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. At this annual event we give thanks to the many visitors,volunteers, members, and supporters who have helped to make our museum a success […]