Native American Heritage Celebration

November 3 – November 10

November is Native American Heritage Month and we’re celebrating here at Stepping Stones Museum for Children! Join us in honoring the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States. From visits by local tribes to puppet retellings of indigenous folktales, this week of specially-themed programs and experiences is not to be missed.
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All Native American Heritage Celebration experiences are free with museum admission.

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Daily programs are subject to change without notice.

Special Programs

Daily

Create traditional corn husk dolls, talking sticks, shell jewelry and more during these specially-curated programs inspired by the indigenous culture of North America.

Mohegan Tribe

November 3 • 1:00 pm

The Mohegan Tribe is bringing their culture, stories and history to life at Stepping Stones! Tribal members will proudly share storytelling, dance demonstrations and artifact presentations, offering an authentic experience to learn firsthand of their rich traditions passed down through generations.

Rabbit’s Warren: A Native Folktales Anthology

November 7 – 9 • 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Based on a collection of northeastern native folktales, The Great Rabbit tells the tale of how the world was made, as well as many other stories, in this heartfelt and humorous performance featuring handmade puppets of various styles, music, dance. Thank you to Evan T. Pritchard, a descendant of the Mi'kmaq people (of the Algonquin nation), for the collaboration.