The Green Corn Ceremony is one of the most important
celebrations in Native American life because corn is an integral part of
religious and ceremonial life that brings communities together. The Institute
of American Indian Studies located on 38 Curtis Road in Washington, Connecticut
is holding their 15th annual Green Corn Festival on August 3 from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. to observe this time treasured tradition.
Join Museum
Staff, Members, and Friends as they welcome the first corn of the season with
music, drumming, dancing, children’s activities, stories by a professional
Native American Storyteller, and much more! Wander the trails to our 16th
century replicated village, tour our museum to learn about Native Cultures,
check out the crafts in our gift shop, and try your hands at corn-centric
crafts. A special treat is the powwow styled food such as frybread that is not
to be missed.
A special
highlight planned for this year’s event is a performance of the Native Nations
Dance Troupe led by Erin Lamb Meeches, Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. These
traditional dances evoke the beauty, honor, and tradition of Native People.
About Green Corn
The expression
“Green Corn” refers to the first ripened sweet corn that you can eat. The Green
Corn Ceremony is marked with dancing, feasting, fasting, and religious
observations. In the Eastern Woodlands Native people depended on three staples
– corn, beans, and squash. These food items were called “The Three Sisters.” The
Three Sisters were mixed together to make a vegetable dish called succotash
that is still popular today.
Admission for
this event, held rain or shine is $10 for Adults; $8 seniors; and $6 for
Children.
The Institute for American Indian Studies
Located on 15
woodland acres the IAIS preserves and educates through archeology, research,
exhibitions, and programs. We have an outdoor replicated 16th c. Algonkian
Village and Wigwam Escape and a Museum with temporary and permanent
displays of authentic artifacts from prehistory to the present that allows
visitors to foster a new understanding of the world and the history and culture
of Native Americans. The Institute for American Indian Studies is located on 38 Curtis Road in
Washington Connecticut.
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