Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts

Learn stories, play games, and create crafts. Everyday from 12 - 3 IAIS will feature a new story, game and craft. Play games like snow snake, snow boat, hoop and pole, keeper of the fire, and eagle eye. Create things you can take home, like corn husk dolls, buzzers, and beading.

Winter Games, Stories, and Crafts

Learn stories, play games, and create crafts. Everyday from 12 - 3 IAIS will feature a new story, game and craft. Play games like snow snake, snow boat, hoop and pole, keeper of the fire, and eagle eye. Create things you can take home, like corn husk dolls, buzzers, and beading.

Leather Mitten Workshop

Baby, it’s cold outside! Looking for a unique pair of mittens to keep your hands warm during the cold winter months? Join Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke, for a fun and informative workshop making your very own leather mittens. Space is limited; please call to register (860)868-0518 or email [email protected] Price:  Non-Members: $20 ; IAIS Members: $15 […]

Winter Survival in the Eastern Woodlands

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

Would you have what it takes to survive the New England winters without twenty-first century technology? Perhaps you’ve wondered how Native Americans were able start a fire in the snow, find food, or make shelter. Join IAIS Museum Educator Griffin Kalin for a fun and informative program appropriate for all ages. Dress warmly, as part […]

Once in a Blue Moon Walk

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

The full moon on this evening will be the second one for January 2018, making it a Blue Moon. Join IAIS staff as we take a walk along our museum’s trails and discuss nighttime phenomena that  people in the Eastern Woodlands have been experiencing for thousands of years. End at our replicated Algonkian village for […]

The Native American Courting Flute

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

The hauntingly beautiful voice of these mystical instruments has intrigued music lovers and musicians for centuries. But why does the flute hold such importance in Native American culture? Ojibway artist and musician Allan Madahbee will demonstrate and discuss the significance of this instrument. Allan will explain the legend of the courting flute, showcase a variety […]

Alnobak : Wearing Our Heritage — Gallery Talk with Vera Longtoe Sheehan

Spend an afternoon with one of the creative minds behind Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage. This traveling exhibit is organized by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and is curated by Vera Longtoe Sheehan and Eloise Beil. It features contemporary Abenaki artwork in the form of recently made garments, regalia and accessories. Join Vera Longtoe Sheehan,  Abenaki, […]

Artifact ID Day

Join the conversation as Director of Research & Collections, Lucianne Lavin, Ph.D. identifies and provides interesting commentary about your local stone objects and Northeastern Native American cultural items. While we can't appraise or speculate about the value of an object, we can certainly talk about the who, what, when, where, and how of your mystery […]

Worm Moon Walk

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

Due to the approaching storm this event has been Postponed! A new date will be announced shortly As the weather warms up, the evening sights and sounds begin to change. Join IAIS staff as we take a walk along our museum’s trails and discuss nighttime phenomena that  people in the Eastern Woodlands have been experiencing […]

Maple Sugaring Festival

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

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 Staff along with primitive technologists Jeff and Judy Kalin for an afternoon celebrating the gift of Maple Sugar. The Kalins will demonstrate the technique of […]