WOODLAND NATIVE LIFEWAYS
Bring history to life with an exciting look into the Woodland cultures before the first contact with Europeans. What types of things do you think 16th century Native American children would have to learn in order to survive? This program includes discussion on topics such as home construction, making clothing and tools, the roles of men and women in pre-contact societies and much more. Participants will be able to handle various artifacts, both replicated and authentic, including children's toys, clothing made from animal hide and bone tools. Finally, participants will have an opportunity to learn a traditional Eastern Woodland game. This program can be adapted to grade levels Pre-K through Middle School.
1 hour
In State: $175.00 plus round trip travel fee at $0.58 per mile
Out of State: $200.00 plus round trip travel fee at $0.58 per mile

ADJUNCT PROGRAMS
The following programs can be added on in 30 minute segments to enhance the core program.

Native American Stories
In every Native culture, storytelling teaches, guides and entertains. Stories provide examples of ways to deal with the problems of being human and the mysteries of life. Experience the lessons, wonders and the magic of Native American folklore.
Cost (in addition to core program): $100


ARCHAEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL PRESENTATIONS
Recommended for High School through Adult levels
Illustrated presentation by noted archaeologist and IAIS’ Director of Research and Collections, Dr. Lucianne Lavin. Choose from the following topics focusing on archaeology and/or an intriguing aspect of the history and culture of American Indians both past and present, or historic non-Native persons throughout Connecticut and New England.
  • Archaeology and Connecticut’s Cultural Heritage: Updating our history books
  • Native American Communities Culture in Connecticut’s Northwest Corner then & now
  • Native American Communities and Culture in the Lower Housatonic Valley then & now
  • Connecticut Native American Coastal Communities then & now
  • Beaver Pelts for Brass Kettles: Anglo-Indian Relations on Connecticut’s Western Frontier
  • Schaghticoke Struggles: the History of a Connecticut Tribe
  • Emigrants in a Marshland Paradise: Environmental Changes and the Re-peopling of Long Island Sound ca. 500 AD
  • Connecticut Indian Communities in the Colonial Period
  • Mohican Connections: the Documentary and Material Evidence from Northwest Connecticut
  • Native Americans: the First American Mineralogists
  • Digging for Venture: An Archaeological Study of Broteer/Venture Smith, Internationally Known West African Prince, Former Slave and Free Black Entrepreneur
1 hour
In State: $200.00 plus round trip travel fee at $0.58 per mile
Out of State: $225.00 plus round trip travel fee at $0.58 per mile

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