Nowashe Village has opened to wonderful reviews! "I was very impressed with the speaker’s presentation, the tour of the village, and your First Peoples exhibits. Thank you."-Diane
If you have not had the time to visit yet, we have a lot of great programs coming up including Native American Storytelling on June 5th, and Rock Identification Day on June 19th, with Nancy Najarian & Friends, Al Peret, Bob Reynolds, and Paula Morris from the Lapidary & Mineral Society of CT (LMSCC). Our second Explore More Program will coincide with the Strawberry Moon Celebrations on June 26th and we will be participating in CT Open House Day on June 12th by offering free admission and extending our open hours to 12 - 4 p.m. More details on both of these programs are offered below.
We hope to see you soon!
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Admission to Nowashe Village always includes a multimedia self-guided tour on your personal electronic device, special Native American artifact from our collections, Explorer activity for children, and stationed docents ready to answer your questions. Visit our calendar for a look at what each Saturday has to offer!
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New Oral Histories Online
We have recently uploaded several Oral Histories to our website. Learn more about some of South Windsor's Veterans and their life experiences!
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Major General James H. Throwe |
Annual Fundraising Campaign
While this past year was largely made up of triage and experimentation, thanks to your generous support, we persevered. Moreover, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and learn from 2020, we are able to look to the future with excitement. We are in the process of thoughtfully examining how to combine time-honored traditions and programming with new technology, innovation, originality, and perhaps most importantly, modern and relevant community conversations. We are looking forward to a transformative year, while continuing to stay true to our roots.
Please consider making your tax-deductible donation before the end of our fiscal year on June 30th to the Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum. |
Are you a retail store decorator, or have experience with event décor? We are looking for someone who would be interested in being a core member of our design team for our 2021 Gingerbread House Festival. A stipend will be provided. Please contact Carolyn Venne if you are interested. |
| CT Open House Day
Saturday, June 12, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Join us for Connecticut Open House Day, when admission to Nowashe Village will be FREE for all! Join Dylan Smith (Shinnecock/Montauk/Unkechaug Tribal Nations) as he explores Indigenous Clothing & Personal Adornment in the Woodland Period. We will also be celebrating turtles, a sacred animal to Native Peoples. Activities will include a children’s craft, Native American storytelling and a lesson in how you can refer to a turtle’s shell as a calendar.
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24th Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 17, 2021 10 AM Shotgun Start
Topstone Golf Club, South Windsor
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The Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum continues to offer the best value tournament in Connecticut, full of raffles, gifts, prizes and good fun. By supporting our tournament, you are preserving our community’s heritage and helping to fund our archives and public programs. Register your foursome today!
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Explore More: Traditional Native Foods
Saturday, June 26, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Celebrate the Strawberry Moon with Mohegan Tribal Member and Native American Educator, Rachel Sayet. Enjoy a sampling of strawberry food and drink as Rachel educates visitors about food sovereignty and the bringing back of traditional Native foods.
The cost of this program is $30 for adults and $25 for students (ages 6+ and college students with ID). Please note that the cost of this program includes museum admission to Nowashe on June 26th. Advanced registration is required.
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Are you in the market for a hidden treasure? Do you find yourself ready to rid your house of unwanted items? Would you like the chance to participate in a fun community event? If these questions ring true, then the 3rd Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale will be the event for you! |
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