Family Fun: Nowashe Waterways

Nowashe Waterways Family Fun Day

11:15 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 1:45 p.m.; and 3 p.m. Canoe the CT River. Join outdoors guide Jack Albano, owner of Metacomet Canoe & Kayak, for a tour of the CT River in South Windsor. Learn about the CT River’s vital role in Indigenous life yesterday and today. In 1614, explorer Adriaen Block sailed up the Connecticut — or in the Algonquian language, Quinnehtukqut — River, and came upon a palisaded fort in the area now known as South Windsor. Here, he encountered a group of Indigenous People he called the Nowaas or Newaas. Why did they choose to live in this area? How did the river function as a communications and transportation highway? Find out all about the river’s vibrant history during this family fun day.  Canoe trips last approximately 45 minutes long and run at: 11:15 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 1:45 p.m.; and 3 p.m. Meet at the Vibert Road Landing in South Windsor.  Please note: Canoe trips are included in your Nowashe Village Suggested Donation Fee featured below.

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. In Nowashe Village, renown educator, activist and actor Annawon Weeden (Mashpee Wampanoag) will discuss the importance of waterways to New England’s Indigenous Peoples. Joining him in the village will be Nowashe Indigenous Educator Ron Narcisse (Nehantic Narragansett). There also will be a free canoe pendant necklace craft making activity for kids of all ages.

Suggested donation: $5 per child, $10 for adults, $25 per family.

We are pleased to be able to offer free visits this summer through CT Summer at the Museum. This program allows Connecticut children 18 and under plus one (1) accompanying adult free admission