Saturday, June 4, 9:00am In Person Event Native peoples traditionally recognized that all beings are related and that animals and plants can be our teachers. As part of Connecticut Trails Day Weekend, join Museum Educator and Ecologist Susan Scherf from the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT for a guided walk focusing on […]
Spend the day in a woodland environment making a bark basket using traditional materials, guided by artist and educator Jennifer Lee About This Event Baskets have long been an integral part of Native American culture as storage containers, carrying baskets, cradleboards and in burial practices. Bark from pine, ash, or birch was often used to […]
Saturday, June 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm In Person Event Come to the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn about the more than 10,000-year history of Connecticut’s Native American inhabitants. Don't miss our temporary exhibit on the Native American game commonly known as lacrosse. Museum educators and docents will be offering tours of the museum […]
Saturday, June 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm In Person Event When wild strawberries ripen, they represent life and good health. They also herald the ripening of fresh fruits and the arrival of summer. Visitors of all ages will enjoy games and crafts, as well as traditional Native American stories with Education Director Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke), while […]
As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature – Virtual Book Club A Generous Spirit: Selected Works by Beth Brant Wednesday, June 29, 7:00pm Join our virtual book club, As They Speak: Native Voices in Today’s Literature. Based on a variety of topics and featuring a range of genres, all of the books we will […]
July 1st- September 4th 2022 Wednesdays through Sundays, 11:00am – 4:00pm Did you hear the news? The state of Connecticut has once again allocated recovery funds to museums in order to provide Connecticut students and families with affordable summer learning experiences. As part of this statewide initiative, known as Connecticut Summer at the Museum, the […]