ISunday, September 2511:00 am The Orange Shirt Project originated in Canada and is designed to commemorate the residential school experience in Indigenous communities, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. The name for this project is based on the lived experiences of Phyllis Webstad (Northern Secwpemc from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation), who […]
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 of traditional pottery, including clay sourcing, temper, building methods, surface treatment, decoration and firing. Along the way, participants will learn about types of pottery found […]
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 of traditional pottery, including clay sourcing, temper, building methods, surface treatment, decoration and firing. Along the way, participants will learn about types of pottery found […]
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 a small group Artifact I.D. Day. Join the conversation as they identify and provide interesting commentary about your items. While they can’t appraise or speculate […]
 An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer has been rescheduled to:  Friday, October 28th 6:00pm-7:00pm  Free Event at the Thomas S. Perakos Arts & Community Center at the Frederick Gunn School  Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) is visiting Washington CT! Join us for an evening structured around connecting people with a healthier […]