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Since its opening in 1975, the facilities of the Institute for American Indian Studies have continued to grow and adapt to changing times. They now include: the Visitor Center, which contains several permanent exhibits and classrooms; a replicated Algonkian village; several nature trails and gardens; and a simulated archaeological site. These exhibits and services are available to visitors year-round...

As We Tell Our Stories As We Tell Our Stories
This primary exhibit at IAIS was developed by working closely with and receiving input from indigenous peoples all over New England. It helps to illuminate the past, while also showing the continuing traditions of Native communities and delivering a reminder that Native Americans are still here.

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the Longhouse Room the Longhouse Room
The Adelphena Logan Education Room is an indoor re-creation of an Algonkian longhouse, containing both original and replicated artifacts. This exhibit allows visitors to experience the everyday challenges and joys of Native American life before the arrival of Europeans on this continent.

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the Video Room the Video Room
The Alfred M. Darlow Museum Gallery contains an exhibit showcasing the traditional clothing of Northeastern Native American peoples. Part of this exhibit is a video entitled Iron Axes for Beaver Pelts: First Encounters in Native Connecticut.

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Children's Discovery Room Children's Discovery Room
The Children's Discovery Room is an exhibit designed specifically for kids. An interactive space, the Discovery Room provides a fun and stimulating learning experience, showing visitors what life would have been like for them had they been a Native American living in the Woodlands 600 years ago.

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Reservation House Reservation House
This exhibit simulates a portion of a small reservation house typical of the homes inhabited by Northeastern Native peoples in the early 1900s. We hope that this exhibit will instill in visitors a more complete understanding of the continuing struggle for survival of indigenous communities living on reservations in the Eastern Woodland region.

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George A.G. Darlow Hall George A.G. Darlow Hall
The George A.G. Darlow Hall houses revolving exhibits, usually featuring displays of artifacts from our numerous collections. Currently on display in Darlow Hall is the exhibit, Made For Trade.

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