Thank you for your interest in the Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum’s Educational Programs! For decades, the Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum has provided a variety of educational opportunities for all ages.
Nowashe Village, our latest offering, is open to the public for self guided tours during our open hours; Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Please note that final admission is at 4 p.m.) This outdoor permanent museum exhibit, located directly behind Wood Memorial Library, has been in the works since 2015. We also welcome group visits and field trips, to learn about local Indigenous heritage. Learn more about the exhibit and visitation at Nowashe.org. Nowashe Village is owned and operated by the Friends of Wood Memorial Library & Museum.
Unable to make it to South Windsor or interested in learning even more about local Indigenous history? Visit our online learning marketplace for more information on individual programs or virtual field trips, complete with teaching aids and discussion prompts.
Our programs are designed to meet, and exceed, the State of Connecticut’s Common Core Standards and the Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks. Not only do The Wood’s educational offerings cover an array of Social Studies topics, but many of our programs, such as those covering anthropology as well as our Ethnobotanical Wetland Walk and Archaeology Lab, fall under the STEM discipline. Our inquiry based, hands-on offerings challenge students to intellectually delve into, and think critically about, the rich history of the central Connecticut River Valley region.
The Wood’s rigorous academic programs focus on the history of South Windsor’s First People, commonly known as the Podunk Tribe, as well as its industrious colonial settlers. Students learn how South Windsor’s original residents survived, thrived, worked — and played — dating back approximately 6,000 years! Programs take place both at on- and off-site locations in South Windsor.
Our educational programs are available for:
- Pre-k through grade 12 students
- Girl Scout Troops
- College Students
- Senior, social, corporate, and other adult groups
Hours
Group tours are scheduled Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. We require a minimum of one adult chaperone per every 10 students. Teachers and paraprofessionals are admitted free of charge.
Accessibility
The Wood is committed to ensuring accessibility to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Our newest addition, the Nowashe Village, as well as our museum exhibitions, are wheelchair-accessible, and all public floors can be reached by elevator. Service animals are welcome to visit. If you have any further questions about accessibility or need to request accommodation, please contact us.
Costs
Costs vary with the type of program(s) chosen and are listed with the individual program descriptions. Add-on programs vary in price.
Please contact Amanda Flynn Rumney, Education Director, at (860) 289-1783, ext. 6.