East Coast Seasonal Living and Shelter Development in the Woodland Period
“East Coast Seasonal Living and Shelter Development in the Woodland Period,” presented by Andrew Smith (Shinnecock/Montauk/Unkechaug Tribal Nations). Explore how Native Peoples survived and thrived during all four of New England’s markedly distinct seasons using only the region’s natural resources. Discover the variety of structures Indigenous Peoples built for everyday living and participate in the building of Nowashe Village’s first lean-to!
This week’s Artifact table showcases important everyday stone tools Native Peoples created and utilized to create their homes and temporary structures. Highlights include locally found axes, celts, drill tips, knives and hand gouges
Admission to Nowashe Village always includes a multimedia self-guided tour on your personal electronic device, a look at a special featured Native American artifact and stationed docents ready to answer your questions.