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The Natural History of Birds, Bears, and Beavers (oh my)

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

Join Susan Scherf, museum educator and former wildlife rehabilitator, for a thought-provoking discussion featuring the wildlife that lives right here in Connecticut! Learn more about the animals you may already encounter in your day to day and discover new ways to protect and preserve these captivating creatures! All events at IAIS are included in museum […]

Annual Founder’s Clambake

River Walk Pavilion 11a School Street, Washington Depot, CT, United States

It's that time of year again! Savor local Indigenous foods of lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes while enjoying drumming & dancing by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers! As we honor our past 45 years with social distancing on our minds, we will limit onsite dinner guests and ALSO offer takeout to guests who want to […]

Wampum-Making Demonstration with Allen Hazard

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

There is often a misconception that wampum was a form of currency for Native peoples. Rather, the Native peoples of New England traditionally considered these shell beads to be a sacred gift. In modern times, Native artists continue to use quahog shell to make intricate artwork and preserve cultural traditions. Join Allen Hazard, a renowned […]

Natural Dye Workshop

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

Natural plants and materials can be used to create colorful patterns and designs on fabric that are just as vibrant and permanent as synthetic dyes. Joy Setton is a local textile designer who has been exploring and expanding the textile tradition through a focus on natural dyes. Join her for an interactive workshop where participants […]

Drum-Making Workshop, V. 2.0

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

We are running this workshop originally scheduled for March 2020 in a modified fashion and have a few spaces available. Join Education Coordinator Darlene Kascak, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, as you make your very own 14” elk rawhide drum. This workshop will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or indoors with masks. Spend an afternoon learning this […]

Full Moon Walk: Falling Leaves Moon

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

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - Please check back for upcoming outdoor experiences taking place in October Join Susan Scherf, IAIS Museum Educator and Ecologist, for a walk along our museum’s trails and a discussion of nighttime phenomena that people in the Eastern Woodlands have been experiencing for thousands of years. Susan’s topics for the […]

A Day of Discussion: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Event

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

For generations, American history has tended to focus on the “View from the Boat”- the perspective of those who have arrived in the past 450 years. More recently, museums, historians, books and movies have begun to promote the “View from the Shore”- the perspective of the Native inhabitants who were already here, and their descendants […]

The Taínos of the Caribbean in the Age of the First European Conquest Online Presentation

Online Event

As we recognize the final weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in welcoming Dr. Mary Ann Mahony, Professor of Latin American History at CCSU, for an online presentation on the Taínos – the indigenous people of Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. In other words, the Taínos were the people who “met Columbus,” in the […]

International Archaeology Day Celebration

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

International Archaeology Day Ongoing throughout the day, dig into the fun with IAIS Staff and uncover what makes archaeology such a fascinating field of study. Archaeology is the study of objects that people leave behind and helps those in the present figure out what life was like in societies and cultures of the past, participate […]

“Snakes” with Riverside Reptiles Education Center

As we say good-bye to our temporary exhibit "Skug," about snake imagery in Native American communities throughout time, join us as we welcome Riverside Reptiles Education Center for a live snake presentation. In this Roving Reptiles Travelling Program, you'll come face-to-face with a Copperhead, meet a giant python that weighs close to 100 lbs, and […]