Rooted in Tradition: Giving Thanks to the Strawberry

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

When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Participate in family-friendly, small group education activities […]

$5 – $15

Flotation Workshop

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

Not all artifacts during an archaeological excavation are easy to spot in the screen. As a matter of fact, some of the most telling and important artifacts can be very […]

$5 – $15

Flintknapping Workshop with Jeff Kalin

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

In person, outdoor event -Saturday, July 10, 1:00 to 4:00pm Looking for a workshop that will rock your world? Flintknapping is a process used to shape stone tools using pressure, […]

Artifact ID Day with Dr. Lucianne Lavin

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

Sunday, July 25, 1:00pm to 4:00 pm (1 hour timeslots) In person, small group event Do you have any stone artifacts or Northeastern Native American cultural items? Between 1:00 and […]

The Science and Tradition of Dugout Canoes

For thousands of years, the Native inhabitants of the Eastern Woodlands were able to make dugout canoes using natural materials found in their environment. Want to get an in depth […]

16th Annual Green Corn Festival

River Walk Pavilion, 11A School Street Washington, CT 11A School Street, washington, CT

Sunday, August 15th, 12:00 - 4:00pm In-Person, Outdoor Event, Rain or Shine Location: River Walk Pavilion, 11A School Street Washington, CT For thousands of years, corn has been an integral […]

River Ecology Explorations with Susan Scherf – POSTPONED

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

Due to the impeding storm, Hurricane Henri, River Ecology Explorations with Susan Scherf has been postponed to August 29th.  Due to the impending storm, we have decided to postpone the […]