june, 2022
Event Details
Saturday, June 18th @ 12:00pm – 4:00pm Join us for our Annual Strawberry Festival, to celebrate the ripening of fresh fruit and the arrival of summer! Visitors of all ages will enjoy
Event Details
Saturday, June 18th @ 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us for our Annual Strawberry Festival, to celebrate the ripening of fresh fruit and the arrival of summer!
Visitors of all ages will enjoy games and crafts, as well as traditional Native American stories with Education Director Darlene Kascak (Schaghticoke Tribal Nation), while learning about the importance of giving thanks for the bounty of the Earth. Visit our Replicated Algonkian Village to learn about traditional gardening practices and Indigenous lifeways in the Eastern Woodlands.
This year, we are also honored to be hosting Indigenous Educator, Anthropologist, and Tribal Food Expert Rachel Sayet (Mohegan) for a cooking demonstration and discussion featuring some of the traditional Indigenous ingredients used in Northeastern tribes. Sample traditional and contemporary Native American recipes made from locally grown strawberries, included in the price of admission. This event will be held rain or shine.
Pre-Registration Requested. Price of participation, including food samples: $20 for Non-Member Adults, $15 for Non-Member Children; $10 for IAIS Members. Please visit www.iaismuseum.org to register via Eventbrite. Questions? Please call (860) 868-0518 or email [email protected]. Price of participation, including food samples: $20 for Non-Member Adults, $15 for Non-Member Children; $10 for IAIS Members.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm