Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements of daily life for Native people, by being transported back to the year 1518. This didactic adventure game will encourage learners ages 12 and up […]
Formerly titled Designing and Planting for Pollinators Workshop, we re-named it Native Plants and Pollinator Habitats in Farms and Gardens to highlight the connection between native plants, pollinator habitat (in our yards and on farms) and food security. Come learn how to create, maintain and restore habitat to benefit pollinators. Free for NOFA (Northeast Organic Farmers Assoc.) members and […]
Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements of daily life for Native people, by being transported back to the year 1518. This didactic adventure game will encourage learners ages 12 and up […]
Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements of daily life for Native people, by being transported back to the year 1518. This didactic adventure game will encourage learners ages 12 and up […]
As a group that has been "socially, economically, and politically marginalized," Indigenous women have been frequent targets for hatred and violence. Underlying factors such as poverty and homelessness contribute to their victimization, as do historical factors such as racism, sexism, and the legacy of colonialism. Indigenous women are between 3 and 3.5 times more likely […]
Do you have children who are experiencing a bit of cabin fever with the winter weather? Throughout the winder, IAIS will be offering fun, informal craft programs on Sunday afternoons. Crafts will range from beading to pottery, and are a great way for families to express their creativity and practice different skills while learning about […]
Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements of daily life for Native people, by being transported back to the year 1518. This didactic adventure game will encourage learners ages 12 and up […]
Join us for our Annual Meeting as we formally elect our 2019 Officers and Trustees. Following, enjoy a brief discussion of the Lovers Leap State Park, located in nearby New Milford, and the recent research that IAIS’ Research and Collections Department has been conducting on archaeological materials from the site. Learn about the myth of […]
Wigwam Escape is now open! It is a new, immersive and hands on learning experience through the Institute for American Indian Studies, located in Washington CT. Visitors will experience elements of daily life for Native people, by being transported back to the year 1518. This didactic adventure game will encourage learners ages 12 and up […]
The Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club welcomes Dr. Sarah Sportman, Senior Archaeologist at Archaeological and Historical Services, Inc. and Editor of The Bulletin of the Archaeological Society of Connecticut, as she discusses the findings of her team at Site 21-85, located on the edge of Robbins Swamp in Canaan. This fascinating research uncovered over 4,500 artifacts, […]