Wigwam Escape 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 to look for clues, […]
Antoinette Thompson, Navajo (Dine) is an abstract expression artist from Lukachukai, AZ. The Institute for American Indian Studies is very proud to showcase some of her most recent work in the museum from November 9th through the 24th. "This collection was an inspiration of a Native Traveling inside the city of Chicago using the transit […]
“Recent Discoveries in Connecticut Archaeology: New Light on Old Histories " In the past few years, several significant archaeological sites were discovered, rediscovered, and excavated in Connecticut. They range in age from the deepest history of the Paleo-Indians, dating to over 10,000 years ago, to 18th century Colonial America. The sites include both Native American […]
Wigwam Escape 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 to look for clues, […]
Did you know that Native Americans have served in the United States military with the highest record of service per capita when compared to any other ethnic group? Each year IAIS honors local Native Americans who have served. This year, our ceremony will recognize Golden Hill Paugussett community members who represent past, present and future […]
Wigwam Escape 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 to look for clues, […]
Wigwam Escape 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 to look for clues, […]
Come travel through time with actor, activist, dancer, and Tribal mentor Annawon Weeden to gain a unique perspective on the Native history of Southern New England. Drawing on his Mashpee Wampanoag, Narragansett, and Pequot lineage, Weeden will share his personal experiences and explore the Tribal history of The People of the Dawn from before European […]
Wigwam Escape 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 to look for clues, […]
Wigwam Escape 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 to look for clues, […]