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Special Events
November
December
January
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Members

Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 am-12 noon
Indian Hemp Harvest

Join Senior Researcher Dr. Jason Mancini for the annual harvesting of Indian hemp, and see demonstrations of hemp fiber processing and twining.   Limited to 30, ages 10 and older. $10/$5 Museum members. Register by Oct. 27: (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov.

Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 am-4 pm
Honoring of Nations Veterans Powwow

Experience the splendor and diversity of Native artists as they express themselves through their traditional arts, regalia, song, and dance to honor Native nations and their veterans. Admission to the Museum and powwow on this day: $5 per person; free to members, veterans with ID, and to children under 6.

Saturday Nov. 17, 1-3 pm
Monthly Beading Circle

Bead with us once a month; bring completed projects for us to admire, continue a current project, or start a new one. Supplies provided or bring your own. Walk-ins welcome. Register: (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov by Nov. 16. Limited to 20, ages 11 and older. $15/$10 Museum members.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2 pm
Guided Tour of Doll Exhibit

Join a 30-minute guided tour of the current exhibit in the Mashantucket Gallery, Neetôpáwees: Dolls as Ambassadors of Native Culture, and learn how the exhibit was created, from idea to reality. Limited to 20. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. Register by Nov. 16: (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 23 & 24, 9 am-5 pm
Celebrating the Harvest Days

Celebrate the harvest as Leah Hopkins (Niantic/Narragansett) demonstrates various traditional Native cooking methods on the Farmstead. Bid on great items in a silent auction and try other fun activities in the Gathering Space, including $5 crafts. Free guided tours of the exhibits. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 23 & 24, 4 pm
Thanksgiving Dinner & Concert

Make a new family tradition and join us for a Native-inspired gourmet dinner and concert in the restaurant. After eating, sit back and relax to the sounds of jazz saxophonist and recording artist Sharel Cassity (Cherokee) with piano accompaniment. $30 per person; $50 for two. Register by Nov. 15: (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7-8:30 pm
Full-Moon Hikes in Pequot Country
Join Senior Researcher Dr. Jason Mancini and Candyce Testa (Pequot) at the boat launch on River Road in Mystic to learn about the Pequot War and Indian whalers who traveled the world. Bring a snack, water, and a flashlight/headlamp or reflective clothing.  Limited to 30, ages 10 and older. $10/$5 Museum members. Register by Nov. 23: (800) 411-9671 or email seleazer@mptn-nsn.gov.