Drum Workshop with Alan Madahbee

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

Drums have been important in Native American cultures throughout the Americas for centuries. Learn about the history of drums, as well as their continued importance to Native American culture, from Allan Madahbee, Ojibway as you learn how to make a rawhide drum. Spend a fun afternoon learning this skill and enjoying a workshop that cannot […]

Native American History IS American History with Lucianne Lavin, Ph.D.

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

Native American history is often discussed as though it happened before American history. While there have been people living here for thousands of years, their history and culture have not vanished.  Join our Director of Research, Lucianne Lavin, Ph.D. for a lecture and conversation on the significance of Native Americans to our American history and […]

Full Moon Walk: Beaver Moon

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

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 some hot cider around the camp fire. Price: Non-Members $5; IAIS Members Free. Please note that this event is […]

Native American Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

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

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local Native American crafters, jewelers, and artists at the Winter Indian Arts & Crafts Market! Take advantage of this time to meet and buy directly from the artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and more! […]

Native American Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

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

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local Native American crafters, jewelers, and artists at the Winter Indian Arts & Crafts Market! Take advantage of this time to meet and buy directly from the artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and more! […]

Native American Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local Native American crafters, jewelers, and artists at the Winter Indian Arts & Crafts Market! Take advantage of this time to meet and buy directly from the artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and more! […]

Native American Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

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

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local Native American crafters, jewelers, and artists at the Winter Indian Arts & Crafts Market! Take advantage of this time to meet and buy directly from the artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and more! […]

Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club Lecture Series: The Long Journeys Home: The Repatriations of Henry ‘Opukaha’ia and Albert Afraid of Hawk

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

The Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club welcomes Dr Nicholas Bellantoni, Associate Professor at UCONN and emeritus State Archaeologist, as he discusses his new book The Long Journey Home: The Repatriations of Henry ‘Opukah’ia and Albert Afraid of Hawk. The book chronicles the repatriation of the remains of two Native men and the efforts of those involved […]

Native American Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

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

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local Native American crafters, jewelers, and artists at the Winter Indian Arts & Crafts Market! Take advantage of this time to meet and buy directly from the artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and more! […]

Native American Arts & Crafts Holiday Market

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

Shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local Native American crafters, jewelers, and artists at the Winter Indian Arts & Crafts Market! Take advantage of this time to meet and buy directly from the artists while learning about contemporary Native American art and cultures. Stop by to purchase gourds, pottery, jewelry, rattles, artwork, flutes, and more! […]