Looking for a sweet end to the winter months? As the days get warmer but the nights are still cold, it’s just the right conditions for maple sugaring! Join IAIS […]
Spend a sociable afternoon with friends painting figurines! There are both Native American and wildlife forms just waiting to be brushed with color and looking to be placed in your […]
In our continuing Lecture Series, the Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club (LHAC) welcomes avocational archaeologist and author Michael Bouchard. In his talkArchaeology: Exploring Connecticut’s Past, Mr. Bouchard will provide an interpretative review of four archaeological […]
Join trustees, staff, and fellow members for our Annual Members’ Meeting as we formally elect our 2018 Officers and Trustees. Following the meeting, enjoy a preview of presentations being given […]
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 […]
Funds from Give Local help to support our educational efforts to promote the understanding of Native Lifeways in New England for all ages through our educational programs. Educational programming at […]
Looking for a workshop that will rock your world? Spend a day exploring how stone tools were made, sharpening your own skills and making your very own point during a […]
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 […]
Tracing one’s Native American heritage can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. At the same time, it can be difficult to know where to start. Jeanne Morningstar Kent, Abenaki will […]
Did you know that the purple and white beads carved from quahog and whelk shells known as wampum have been used for centuries in Native communities to create social […]