Earth Day Open House

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

Join us for a leisurely day in the woods, enjoy free museum admission and engaging tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with our knowledgeable docents. Hear the fascinating stories of artifacts such as Sitting Bull’s jacket and the Albert Afraid of Hawk star quilt, both located in our new exhibit, We Are Still Here: […]

Free

Brown Bag Book Club

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

Published in 1962, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring is still relevant today as the book that started the environmental movement. IAIS’ book club celebrates Earth Day with this landmark book that spurred changes in laws affecting our air, land and water. Buy your copy in our Four Directions Gift Shop today. Don’t forget your lunch! Included […]

Brown Bag Book Club

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

Published in 1962, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring is still relevant today as the book that started the environmental movement. IAIS’ book club celebrates Earth Day with this landmark book that spurred changes in laws affecting our air, land and water. Buy your copy in our Four Directions Gift Shop today. Don’t forget your lunch! Included […]

Brown Bag Book Club

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

Published in 1962, Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring is still relevant today as the book that started the environmental movement. IAIS’ book club celebrates Earth Day with this landmark book that spurred changes in laws affecting our air, land and water. Buy your copy in our Four Directions Gift Shop today. Don’t forget your lunch! Included […]

Puckertoe Moccasin Workshop

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

Traditional Native American clothing varied widely from tribe to tribe, but one nearly universal element was the moccasin. The word moccasin comes from the Algonquian word meaning shoe or footwear. This sturdy slipper-shaped type of shoe was sewn from tanned animal hides. Join Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke, for a fun and informative workshop making your very […]

Puckertoe Moccasin Workshop

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

Traditional Native American clothing varied widely from tribe to tribe, but one nearly universal element was the moccasin. The word moccasin comes from the Algonquian word meaning shoe or footwear. This sturdy slipper-shaped type of shoe was sewn from tanned animal hides. Join Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke, for a fun and informative workshop making your very […]

Puckertoe Moccasin Workshop

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

Traditional Native American clothing varied widely from tribe to tribe, but one nearly universal element was the moccasin. The word moccasin comes from the Algonquian word meaning shoe or footwear. This sturdy slipper-shaped type of shoe was sewn from tanned animal hides. Join Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke, for a fun and informative workshop making your very […]

Foraging Your Diet

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

Everyone wants to have a healthy diet, which might translate to spending a little more on organic, or locally grown foods. You may be overlooking your own backyard as a source for nutritious and delicious foods! Many wild edibles are scientifically shown to contain higher and more complete amounts of the nutrients we need to […]

Foraging Your Diet

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

Everyone wants to have a healthy diet, which might translate to spending a little more on organic, or locally grown foods. You may be overlooking your own backyard as a source for nutritious and delicious foods! Many wild edibles are scientifically shown to contain higher and more complete amounts of the nutrients we need to […]

Foraging Your Diet

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

Everyone wants to have a healthy diet, which might translate to spending a little more on organic, or locally grown foods. You may be overlooking your own backyard as a source for nutritious and delicious foods! Many wild edibles are scientifically shown to contain higher and more complete amounts of the nutrients we need to […]