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 […]
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Outdoors
Summer Solstice Walk
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesJoin 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 StatesThe 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 StatesEver 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 […]
Get Out! Outdoor Survival Day
The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT, United StatesPlanning to go on an outdoor adventure? Do you want your children to learn how to be prepared if they go hiking or camping? Sign them up for this Adventure […]
Green Corn Festival
Corn is an integral part of the annual economic lifecycle of the Native American people. When the first tender ears are ripe for picking it is cause for celebration. Welcome […]
Honeybee Demonstration
Bees are an integral part of our ecosystem today. Join Al Avitabile, Professor Emeritus of Biology at UCONN and renowned expert for an engaging presentation on the nature of honeybees. […]
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 […]