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Educational programs allow students to understand the culture of the Pequot Indians and the complex relationships, changes, and conflicts that arose with the arrival of Europeans. Students will learn about the 1637 Mystic massacre during the Pequot War, how Native Americans used natural resources as everyday items, and more. Activities include hands-on materials, craft and classroom enrichment programs.

supports classroom learning in:
Art, Social Studies

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max. 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-3 hours Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: The MPMRC requires one supervising adult with every five students for grades PreK-3 and one chaperone per every 10 students for grades 4-12Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: The MPMRC requires one supervising adult with every five students for grades PreK-3 and one chaperone per every 10 students for grades 4-12Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: The MPMRC requires one supervising adult with every five students for grades PreK-3 and one chaperone per every 10 students for grades 4-12 Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee, Title I Title I or Financial Support: $5.00 off per ticket Accessible To: PD

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

When you cannot come to the Museum, our programs come to you! These live educator–led programs challenge commonly held ideas about Pequot’s and their cultural preservation. Programs include a 30 minute Q&A.

The Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage Our traveling programs bring an educator with a variety of hands-on objects, photographs, and materials to illustrate Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

supports classroom learning in:
Art, Social Studies

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max. 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee, Title I

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Virtual presentations are one-hour long. Our educators can tailor their topics and presentations to the age and interest of the group. Our Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage illustrates Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

Group require an adult present. Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance.

supports classroom learning in:
Art, Social Studies

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max. 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee, Title I

ABOUT

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

With over 85,000 square feet of exhibits, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center allows guests to explore different eras of history. Their exhibits include interactive computer programs, life-size dioramas, and films. The museum also has a research department that includes archeological research conducted through surveys, excavations, and laboratory analysis.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website

FIELD TRIPS

Scout groups, through their scout leaders, can work toward Indian Lore, culture, and art related badges at the museum. Programs teach scouts about the culture of the Pequot Indians and the complex relationships, changes, and conflicts that arose with the arrival of Europeans. Activities include hands-on activities, making pinch pots, interpreting artifacts, making wampum bracelets, and cornhusk dolls.

supports scout badges in:
Native American History

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Max. 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Performances. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-3 hours Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: The MPMRC requires one supervising adult with every five students for grades PreK-3 and one chaperone per every 10 students for grades 4-12Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: The MPMRC requires one supervising adult with every five students for grades PreK-3 and one chaperone per every 10 students for grades 4-12Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: The MPMRC requires one supervising adult with every five students for grades PreK-3 and one chaperone per every 10 students for grades 4-12 Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

When you cannot come to the Museum, Our programs come to you! These live educator–led programs challenge commonly held ideas about Pequot’s and their cultural preservation. Programs include a 30 minute Q&A.

The Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage Our traveling programs bring an educator with a variety of hands-on objects, photographs, and materials to illustrate Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

supports scout badges in:
Native American History

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max. 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Virtual presentations are one-hour long. Our educators can tailor their topics and presentations to the age and interest of the group. Our Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage illustrates Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

Group require an adult present. Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance.

supports scout badges in:
Native American History

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: Max. 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

With over 85,000 square feet of exhibits, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center allows guests to explore different eras of history. Their exhibits include interactive computer programs, life-size dioramas, and films. The museum also has a research department that includes archeological research conducted through surveys, excavations, and laboratory analysis.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.

FIELD TRIPS

Campers will discover how a massive ice sheet shaped this land, explore Native American creation stories through the expressions of contemporary Native artists and oral history recordings, and witness the drama of an ancient caribou hunt with the land’s earliest people. They can stroll through a 16th century Pequot Indian village, then gain insight into the complex relationships, changes, and conflicts that arose with the arrival of Europeans.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max 25 campers Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-3 hours Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Phone, Email Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

OUTREACH PROGRAM

When you cannot come to the Museum, Our programs come to you! These live educator–led programs challenge commonly held ideas about Pequot’s and their cultural preservation. Programs include a 30 minute Q&A.

The Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage Our traveling programs bring an educator with a variety of hands-on objects, photographs, and materials to illustrate Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Varies Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Virtual presentations are one-hour long. Our educators can tailor their topics and presentations to the age and interest of the group. Our Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage illustrates Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

Group require an adult present. Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max 25 Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

With over 85,000 square feet of exhibits, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center allows guests to explore different eras of history. Their exhibits include interactive computer programs, life-size dioramas, and films. The museum also has a research department that includes archeological research conducted through surveys, excavations, and laboratory analysis.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.

FIELD TRIPS

Homeschool groups will understand the culture of the Pequot Indians and the complex relationships, changes, and conflicts that arose with the arrival of Europeans. Educational programs focus on topics such as the 1637 Mystic massacre during the Pequot War, the facts and fictions of Thanksgiving, and more. Activities include making pinch pots and playing native games.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 10 minimum Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: 2-3 hours Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee Accessible To: PD.

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

When you cannot come to the Museum, our programs come to you! These live educator–led programs challenge commonly held ideas about Pequot’s and their cultural preservation. Programs include a 30 minute Q&A.

The Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage Our traveling programs bring an educator with a variety of hands-on objects, photographs, and materials to illustrate Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Virtual presentations are one-hour long. Our educators can tailor their topics and presentations to the age and interest of the group. Our Program: The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage illustrates Pequot lives and activities as they changed over time beginning with a look at a 16th-century coastal village. Participants learn how the arrival of Europeans brought dramatic changes and explore the similarities and differences of Pequot people today. The program includes a Native perspective which did not change over time—the importance of respecting Mother Earth—because the way we care for the environment today impacts upon our children for generations to come.

Group require an adult present. Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Name: Group Sales
Phone: 860-396-6839
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: Max 25 students Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: VariesRecommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

With over 85,000 square feet of exhibits, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center allows guests to explore different eras of history. Their exhibits include interactive computer programs, life-size dioramas, and films. The museum also has a research department that includes archeological research conducted through surveys, excavations, and laboratory analysis.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.

FAMILY OUTINGS

The Museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a major resource on the histories and cultures of Native Americans in the northeast and on the region's rich natural history. Films and videos, interactive programs, archaeological collections, commissioned art, and traditional crafts by Native artisans are featured in the exhibits.

topics covered:
Archaeology, Colonial Settlers, Native American Art, Native American Culture, Native American History, Natural History, Natural Resources

contact info
Phone: 860-396-6839

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances, Virtual Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies Registration: Email, Phone Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

With over 85,000 square feet of exhibits, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center allows guests to explore different eras of history. Their exhibits include interactive computer programs, life-size dioramas, and films. The museum also has a research department that includes archeological research conducted through surveys, excavations, and laboratory analysis.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, See website.