Worm Moon Walk

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

Due to the approaching storm this event has been Postponed! A new date will be announced shortly As the weather warms up, the evening sights and sounds begin to change. […]

We Are All Connected: Earth Day Event

Since long before Earth Day was established in 1970 to promote protection of the environment, Native Americans groups have believed that all living and non-living things had a spirit, or […]

Before the Bow and Arrow: An Atlatl Workshop with Gary Nolf

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

Saturday, May 5,  11:00 am - 2:00 pm Did you know that before the bow and arrow many Native Americans used atlatls to hunt? Such dart throwers enabled hunters to […]

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 at IAIS, will lead a walk along the museum's trails, ending at our replicated Algonkian […]

Strawberry Moon Festival

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 music […]

Summer Solstice Walk

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

  Join IAIS staff as we take a walk along our museum’s trails and discuss the significance of the summer solstice in various cultures, ending in our replicated Algonkian village […]

Nature Nuts: Woodland Ecology Day

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

The forests and rivers of the Eastern Woodlands are teeming with life! The Native inhabitants recognized long ago that all living things are connected. In this session, children will play […]

Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug

For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]

Tech it Out! Traditional Skills Day

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

Ever wonder what life was like in New England 1000 years ago? Communities had to work together with the environment and its resources in order to find food, construct shelter, […]

Digging and Dugout Canoe Rides at Lake Waramaug

For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Travel back in time with IAIS […]