Saturday, August 4, 11 am-4 pm
Field Day: Native Games & Sports
Bring the family to a Native Field Day of age-old sports and games, like lacrosse, throwing the atlatl, shinny and archery. Everyone is invited to play tug of war, too! Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Thursday, August 16, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Evaluating Children’s Materials on Native Americans
Do you want to find the best books, CDs, videos and web sites about Native peoples? Making good choices for your library, classroom, or for yourself is easy after this workshop. Educators can earn .5 CEUs. $35 per person, $30 for Museum members. Call (860) 396-6839 to register.

Thursday, August 16, 9-3 pm
Family Archaeology Adventures
Here’s an activity the whole family will dig! Children 10 and older, accompanied by an adult, excavate a real archaeology site with Museum scientists. Discover how research is conducted in the field. Dress for the woods. $10 per person, $8 for Museum members. Call (800) 411-9671 to register.

Saturday, August 18, 11 am-1 pm
Members’ Children Games Competition
Members Only. Let the games begin as Museum members’ children or grandchildren try their hand at traditional Native American sports. The winner of the overall competition receives a certificate and a prize; second and third place finishers receive certificates. Lunch is provided. $10 per person. Please RSVP to Sarah Eleazer at (860) 396-6890 by Aug. 12.