Basketmaking Demonstration
Come see small, useful baskets being woven and try it yourself! Baskets were used by Native Americans and Nineteenth Century Farmers to carry and store food and other items.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONCome see small, useful baskets being woven and try it yourself! Baskets were used by Native Americans and Nineteenth Century Farmers to carry and store food and other items.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONWeathering Change: Farming in Connecticut from the 19th Century into the Future. Grand Opening of Our New Exhibit in the Big Barn
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONWool Spinning Demonstration Come see wool fleece from local sheep being spun into yard on antique wheels—a great wheel, a flax wheel and a drop spindle. Try it yourself, too!
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Event: History Discussion Group Dates: 4 week series, Thursdays 11-12 in yellow Munger Barn May 21, 28, June 4, 11 Description: Book club discussion of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States Register: Free and open to all but please register below.
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Event: History Discussion Group Dates: 4 week series, Thursdays 11-12 in yellow Munger Barn May 21, 28, June 4, 11 Description: Book club discussion of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States Register: Free and open to all but please register below.
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Event: History Discussion Group Dates: 4 week series, Thursdays 11-12 in yellow Munger Barn May 21, 28, June 4, 11 Description: Book club discussion of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States Register: Free and open to all but please register below.
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Event: Shaumpishuh, The Quinnipiac Sachem Date:June 7 Time:2 pm Location: Yellow Munger Barn Come learn about Shaumpishuh, the female chief of the Mennunkatuck Band of the Quinnipiac people in 1638 when English settlers first arrived. Historian Jim Powers will explain her role in negotiating a peaceful way for her people to live side by side […]
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Event: History Discussion Group Dates: 4 week series, Thursdays 11-12 in yellow Munger Barn May 21, 28, June 4, 11 Description: Book club discussion of Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States Register: Free and open to all but please register below.
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Event: Old Glory & Stories —- This event is sponsored by the Guilford Foundation Date: June 14, 2026 Time: 2-4 pm Free and open to all Join us in the yellow barn to celebrate Flag Day with some old-fashioned storytelling and music. Carolyn Stearns’ stories bring to life Connecticut’s history through the ordinary and extraordinary […]
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONJuly 11, 9:30-12:30 Wool Spinning Demonstration Come see wool fleece from local sheep being spun into yard on antique wheels—a great wheel, a flax wheel and a drop spindle. Try it yourself, too!
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONJuly 18, 9:30-12:30 Flintknapping and Atlatl Demonstration Come see how Native Americans crafted stone points and other tools using a hammer stone and other tools. Then try your hand at throwing with a reproduction Atlatl
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONJuly 25, 9:30-12:30 Basketmaking Demonstration Come see small, useful baskets being woven and try it yourself! Baskets were used by Native Americans and Nineteenth Century Farmers to carry and store food and other items.
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