Life in The Village and Hunting Camp

Experience “Life in The Village and Hunting Camp” with anthropologist and Nowashe educator, Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pocomoke). This program takes children and adults into the world of the Algonkian family during the late 17th and 18th century in New England. Learn about the roles of the Algonkian man and woman, customs of kinship / marriage, as well as objects of daily life and trade. Participate in the tribal custom of offering visitors food to eat and sample traditional Algonkian food prepared using traditional methods.

Also on hand will be former State Archaeologist Dr. Nick Bellantoni presenting his latest book, “And So the Tomb Remained: Exploring Archaeology and Forensic Science within Connecticut’s Historical Family Mausolea.” This study in Funerary Archaeology began either as “history mysteries” or as crime scene investigations. It tells the stories of the CT State Archaeologist’s investigations into five 18th/19th century family tombs: the sepulchers of Squire Elisha Pitkin, Center Cemetery, East Hartford; Gershom Bulkeley, Ancient Burying Ground, Colchester; Samuel and Martha Huntington, Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich; Henry Chauncey, Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown; and Edwin D. Morgan, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. In each case, Dr. Bellantoni assisted in identifying and restoring human skeletal remains to their original burial placements when vandalized through occult rituals, or contributed to, the identification of unrecorded burials during restoration projects.

There are additional family fun and explorer activities for the kids.

Admission to Nowashe Village always includes a multimedia self-guided tour on your personal electronic device, a look at a special Native American Artifact and stationed docents ready to answer your questions.