Through April 27, 10 am-4 pm
EarthWorks: Virtual Explorations of the Ancient Ohio Valley
Experience how modern technology brings the ancient earthen constructions of the Ohio Valley to life. Native American cultures that flourished in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia erected enormous geometric and animal-shaped earth works that often rivaled Stonehenge in their astronomical accuracy. Staff led tours on weekends at 2 pm. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.
Saturday, March 8, 12:30 pm and Tuesday, April 15, 12:30 pm
Myths and the Moundbuilders
Join archaeologist Russ Handsman for a showing of the PBS documentary film (75 minutes) and a discussion of how ancient earthwork sites were sacred places in the midst of ancestral homelands where Native peoples still live. For 10 year-olds and older. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.
Saturday, March 15 and May 31, 10 am-4 pm
Make a Beaded Rosette
Get ready for Powwow Season as you make your own beaded rosette like the ones that the whirling dancers wear on their regalia. Your 2-to-3-inch creation can be used as hair ornamentation or to decorate regalia, pouches or clothing. For ages 16 and older. $50/$40 for Museum members. Choose the day and pre-register by March 7 or May 24: (800) 411-9671.
Saturday, March 29, 10 am-4 pm
Native Women of Southern New England
This workshop focuses on Native women of southern New England. Candyce King (Mashantucket Pequot) shares stories about women from her tribe and there is a roundtable discussion featuring veteran Native filmmaker Sandy Osawa (Makah), who screens two of her films: “Maria Tallchief” and “Princess Angeline.” For ages 18 and older. $40/$35 for Museum members. Educators can earn .5 CEUs. Register: (860) 396-6839 to register.
Saturday, March 29, 11 am
Filmmaker Sandra Osawa Screens 2 of her Works
Princess Angeline: Native American filmmaker Sandra Osawa introduces the first of two of her films to be screened, “Princess Angeline” and “Maria Tallchief,” and answers questions afterward. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.
