Institute For American Indian Studies

Institute For American Indian Studies (IAIS) is a museum and research center in Washington, Connecticut. It is dedicated to preserving and sharing the culture and history of Native American peoples, particularly those from the Northeastern Woodlands.[1] Exhibits include a replica Algonkian village, and nature trails and a garden with plants used by native peoples.[2][3] The museum opened on July 1, 1975, as the American Indian Archaeological Institute and changed to the present name in 1991.[3]

References
  1. "The Institute for American Indian Studies". Explore Washington CT. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  2. "Exhibits – The Institute for American Indian Studies Museum & Research Center". Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  3. "Washington, Connecticut home to Institute for American Indian Studies". News12. October 4, 2020.

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