Sunday Funday - January 15 - For the Love of Turtles & More

Sunday is everyone’s favorite day to relax, and one way to do that is to have something special to do. The Institute for American Indian Studies located at 38 Curtis Road in Washington Connecticut makes Sundays a fun day throughout the year with engaging programs and workshops. From working with beads and playing Native American games like snow snakes to making a cornhusk doll and listening to stories, there’s something fun to do no matter the weather. 

On January 15, the Institute is offering an in-person Sunday Fun Day workshop, The Teachings of Turtles at 1 p.m. that is perfect for children that love animals and want to know why turtles are important. At this workshop, kids will be encouraged to express their creativity by learning about the world that surrounds them and connecting to Native American culture that offers thousands of years of history right in their own backyard. 

The January 15 workshop will focus on the “teachings of turtles” that will be told through fascinating traditional Native American stories whose main character is the turtle, of course! After the Native American stories, Susan Scherf, Museum Educator, and Ecologist will talk about how turtles have adapted and survived through time. A highlight of the workshop is the craft session where children will create and take home their Native American-inspired work of art that looks like a turtle. 

This family-friendly event is open to children of all ages. Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited and can be reserved by visiting the website and registering on Eventbrite, by calling 860-868-0518, or by emailing events@iaismuseum.org. The cost of participation is $10 for members of the Institute and, $20 for non-members. 

About The Institute for American Indian Studies 

Located on 15 acres of woodland acres the Institute For American Indian Studies preserves and educates through archeology, research, exhibitions, and programs. They have a 16th c. Algonquian Village, Award-Winning Wigwam Escape, and a museum with temporary and permanent displays of authentic artifacts from prehistory to the present allows visitors to foster a new understanding of the world and the history and culture of Native Americans. The Institute for American Indian Studies is located at 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT.