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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 collection. You will be guided by Native artist Jeanne Morningstar Kent, Abenaki, who is a retired art instructor and currently owner of Morningstar Studio. You do not […]