The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT)
Christmas break programs are just perfect for kids
WASHINGTON — Parents looking for fun and educational activities for children during the Christmas break can turn to the Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington. Indoor and outdoor programs for children are being held Dec. 27 and 28 from noon to 3 p.m.
The activities include Native American games such as snow snake, snow boat, hoop and pole, keeper of the fire and eagle eye. The day is highlighted by traditional stories, told by a Native American storyteller, teaching children about the cultural beliefs of indigenous people living in the United States.
Located on 15 woodland acres, the IAIS has an outdoor Three Sisters and Healing Plants Gardens as well as a replicated 16th century Algonkian Village.
Inside the museum, authentic artifacts are displayed in permanent, semipermanent and temporary exhibits from prehistory to the present that allows visitors a walk through time. The Institute for American Indian Studies is at 38 Curtis Road in Washington and can be reached online or by calling 860868-0518, or visit www.iaismuseum.org
The Institute for American Indian Studies preserves and educates through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality, and knowledge of Native American cultures.
Through archaeology, the IAIS is able to build new understandings of the world and history of Native Americans, the focus is on stewardship and preservation. This is achieved through workshops, special events and education for students of all ages.