The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center offers a diverse selection of materials on the histories and cultures of all native peoples of the United States and Canada. The collection emphasizes the eastern region of North America from the 16th to the 20th centuries, including toys, prayer books, cooking utensils, mats, blankets, and southern New England baskets. Commissioned works of art and traditional crafts made by native artisans are also in the collection. The Museum consists of the Mashantucket gallery, classrooms, a 320-seat auditorium, and a museum shop. The research center houses a library, a children's library, reading rooms, and a research department.
Location:
P O Box 3180, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket Connecticut 06339
Telephone
860-396-6945 Toll Free: 800-411-9671
Other Museums nearby:
(Mashantucket) Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center
(Providence) Roger Williams Park Museum
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06/08 Coming to The Mashantucket area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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