Wutahumun Keesoohs (Strawberry Moon)
Join us at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum on Saturday, June 27, for a solstice celebration hosted entirely on our Farmstead. Enjoy a sweet seasonal treat, explore Indigenous art and culture, and experience a family‑friendly day filled with hands‑on activities, live traditional clambake demonstration, and traditional song & dance.
This special event features live animals from Xen’s Critters, and a Turtle Touch Tank presented by Mystic Aquarium bringing our agricultural story to life and creating an immersive, welcoming space for guests of all ages.
Meechooôk Farm Table
Experience a seasonal showcase of Mashantucket-grown abundance featured at our market. Visit our MPTN Agricultural Departments informational table to learn about indigenous foodways. Fresh offerings from the Meechoook Farm: plant starts, produce, honey, eggs, strawberry plants, and maple syrup will be available for purchase.
At the heart of the Strawberry Moon Living Exhibition, the Native Vendors & Artisans marketplace transforms the Museum’s Farmstead into a vibrant gathering place for Indigenous creativity. Guests can explore handcrafted artwork, jewelry, cultural items, and contemporary pieces made by Native makers whose work reflects both tradition and modern expression.
Native Artisans & Vendor Marketplace
At the heart of the Strawberry Moon Living Exhibition, the Native Artisans & Vendor marketplace transforms the Museum’s Farmstead into a vibrant gathering place for Indigenous creativity. Guests can explore handcrafted artwork, jewelry, cultural items, and contemporary pieces made by Native makers whose work reflects both tradition and modern expression.
Traditional Clambake Demonstration
Observe an authentic Northeastern coastal clambake demonstration brought to life through traditional Indigenous methods and the deep ecological knowledge of our land and waters. This immersive demonstration highlights the time‑honored practices that have sustained our people for generations, offering guests a meaningful connection to place, culture, and community.
Farm Friends Petting Zoo by Xen’s Critters
Xen’s Critters brings a joyful mix of farm animals to the Strawberry Moon Living Exhibition. Families can enter the corral and spend time with baby goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, ducks, geese, and guinea pigs—an inviting, gentle experience for visitors of all ages.
Song, Dance & Storytelling
Join us on the Farmstead for an uplifting Song & Dance experience featuring Annawon Weeden and the Yootay Singers. Their performances share stories, teachings, and the spirit of the Strawberry Thanksgiving through drum and song.
Experience the Art of Storytelling, where we share seasonal teachings, family‑friendly tales, and the living traditions of the Strawberry Thanksgiving. This feature creates a welcoming space for visitors of all ages to listen, imagine, and connect through stories that carry eastern woodland tradition forward.
Arts, Crafts, & Fun
The Arts & Crafts area on the Farmstead invites visitors of all ages to get creative and explore hands‑on activities inspired by the season and eastern woodland culture. Guests can make simple take‑home projects, learn about traditional designs and symbols, and enjoy a welcoming space where imagination and cultural expression come together.
Sweet Seasonal Tastings
From morning bites to afternoon delights, this tasting feature invites visitors to savor the flavors of early summer while exploring the living traditions at the heart of the exhibition.
Corleon Beauty featured Experience: The Perfume Oil Bar
Create your own custom fragrance at our interactive Perfume Oil Bar. Choose from a selection of beautiful fragrance notes, blend a scent that reflects your unique style, and take home a personalized perfume oil made by you. Whether you’re drawn to fruity, floral, fresh, or warm aromas, this experience is designed to be both fun and memorable for all ages.
Stop by to discover new favorites, create your signature scent, and experience the luxury of intentional self-care.