Southold Indian Museum

Events

June 19: Great Games Day

This is a day for fun! From 11-4:30 the museum grounds will be full of all sorts of games and activities. We're planning to offer archery (if we can do it safely), snowsnake, lacrosse target play, tabletop games and puzzles, tossing games, ribbon wands, bubbles, tug of war, crafts, and more. This is a major fund raiser for the museum so the admission is $5.00 per person. Once in, though you can stay all day and enjoy. In fact, bring a picnic and blanket and be comfortable. Do show your support for our museum by coming out to play with us! It's guaranteed fun on a week end devoted to Dads...Hint, hint. Children grab your Dads, Granddads, and Uncles! They love to play, too!

June 19: Summer Exhibit Opens

Did you see the wonderful happenings above? Well, our summer exhibit, Games: Here, There, and Everywhere, makes the day doubly wonderful! We'll have a special exhibit devoted to games and toys from the distant past through the not so distant past, and from the Americas to other parts of the world. People play in lots of different ways and, as you'll see in lots of similar ways as well. I'm sure we can't hit everything but what we have will be fun to see. If you join in with the play above, you'll be able to try out lots of the games seen in the exhibit. Do come and be a part of the festivities.

July 3: Learn about recording histories and telling stories.

All ages, 6 years and beyond, welcome. An educational exhibit introduces petroglyphs, pictographs, and wintercounts among other things. Finish your exploration by making your own wintercount on leather. Join us at any time between 2 and 4 PM. Suggested donation: $500 for materials.

July 25: Learn abouth the Four Directions and the importance of the circle in the life of the People.

All ages, 6 years and beyond, welcome. An educational exhibit introduces us to the concept and practices involved with the Four Directions.Finish your exploration by making your own Four Directions project to take home. Join us at any time between 2 and 4 PM. Suggested donation: $5.00

August 7: Learn about Dream Catchers and other traditions in living.

All ages, 6 years and beyond, welcome. An educational exhibit introduces us to dream catchers and also other traditions that have come to be included in many major events in the lives of American Indians. Finish your exploration by making your own dream catcher. Join us at any time between 2 and 4 PM. Suggested donation: $5.00

August 23 - 27: Summer Children's Program

For children entering 1st - 6th grades. From 9:30 to 1:00 we will spend the week exploring archaeology through participation in our dig, and games through stories, playing, and making some. $150.00 per child. $125.00 for children and grandchildren of members. Call the museum for registration information.

September 18: Annual Multi-vendor Craft and Yard Sale

9:00 - 2:00 Call museum for information about reserving vendor space.