Saturday, May 25-Sunday, July 21, 9 am-5 pm
Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America
The new exhibit in the Mashantucket Gallery reveals the underground world of skateboarding in Indian country and highlights the Native American skateboarding culture of the West Coast. Ramp It Up showcases four short films, 45 images including rare archival photos, and several Native-designed decks and graffiti-backdrop panels by Native American artist Jak Fragua. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America is organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

Saturday, June 1, 11 am-1 pm
Ramp It Up: Exhibit Tour & Lunch
Members Only. Celebrate the creativity and history of American Indian skateboarding with the new exhibit, Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America. At 11 am, meet Jim Murphy (Lenni Lenape), one of the professional skate legends of the Tony Alva team of skaters. At noon, enjoy a free gift and a box lunch in the Gathering Space: ham, turkey, roast beef, or peanut butter & jelly sandwiches with fresh fruit, chips, and cookies. From your ring-side-seat watch Jim’s skateboard demonstration. $10 per person. Please RSVP by May 29 to (860) 396-6890 or seleazer@pequotmuseum.org. The Smithsonian Community Grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.

Saturday, June 1, 1 pm
Ramp It Up with Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy (Lenni Lenape), a co-founder of Wounded Knee Skateboard Manufacturing and Propaganda, provides an exciting skateboard demonstration in the Gathering Space. He aims to promote creativity, pride, and healthy living through skateboarding. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. The Smithsonian Community Grant program, funded by MetLife Foundation, is a proud sponsor of these public programs.