Snow Snake Workshop

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

Saturday, January 29, 11:00am and 2:00pm Did you know that snow snake, a traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) winter game, is still played today in many Northern Native American communities? This game […]

Winter Survival and Foraging Program

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

An interactive program on available winter food sources, as well as traditional processing and storing methods, in the Eastern Woodlands. About This Event Would you have what it takes to […]

$5 – $15

Annual Maple Sugar Festival

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

Demonstration of traditional Native American Maple Sugaring, along with a pancake brunch, storytelling and educational activities. About This Event Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the […]

$5 – $15

Basic Birding with Susan Scherf

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

In Person, Outdoor Event Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. You might be seeing and hearing increased bird […]

$5 – $10

Spring Woodland Adventure Day

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

In person event Do you have children that are off from school this week? Looking to get them out of the house for some exciting and educational activities? Have them […]

$20 – $25

Artifact ID Day with IAIS Research Department

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

Saturday, May 28, 1:00 to 4:00pm In Person Event Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00, join our Research Department for […]

Let’s Get Fired Up! Traditional Pottery Workshop

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

September 24th, 25th & October 1st1:00pm - 4:00pm Join a three-day workshop where participants will be guided through the construction and pit-firing of their own clay vessel. Learn about elements […]

Artifact ID Day

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

Saturday, October 22nd, 1:00 to 4:00pm In Person Event Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and 4:00, join our Research Department for […]

Winter Full Moon Walk

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

Friday January 6th, 6:00pm The soft sounds of the nighttime winter woodlands provide a pleasant setting for a walk guided by the light of the first full moon of 2023. […]

The Sweet Taste of Success: Maple Syrup 101

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

Saturday, February 11, 11:00 AM As the days get warmer, but the nights remain cold, it’s the right condition for maple sugaring! Native Americans were the first people to use the […]