Inspired History Day Camp: Week 1: Tunxis Indians

Learn about Farmington's Tunxis Indian tribe in a five-morning program designed to explore Farmington's earliest residents:

By the Shores of the Farmington River: Visit the Farmington River to determine the importance this natural resource had to the Tunxis. Learn how they caught fish and collected shellfish, cleaned them, cooked and used the remains in other aspects of their lives.

Tracking and Identification of Local Plants & Trees: Learn the tracks left by local animals and locate fresh tracks. Identify various types of foliage native to this region and find examples such as birch and maple.

Arrowheads & Other Tools: View actual prehistoric and historic stone tools and arrowheads. Learn where they were found and how they were used by the Tunxis.

Basket Weaving & Quillwork on Birch Bark: Learn about various types of baskets made by local tribes, how they were used and promoted by the Tunxis, along with a quillwork demonstration, then create a miniature birch paper canoe.

Native American Games: Local tribes played numerous games including lacrosse, javelin throwing, a deer toes-bones game, and dice. Learn the importacne these games had to the Tunxis community.

This program runs from Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. The time each day is 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Ages 7-12 years old. Cost is $135 per week per child ($125 per child for museum members).

Questions: call Joann Zeisner, Education Coordinator, at 860-677-9222 x 306 or email joann@stanleywhitman.org