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Iroquois Indian Museum

Early Technology Day At The Iroquois Museum on Saturday

October 14, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

iroquois museum logoThe Iroquois Indian Museum in Schoharie County will host “Early Technology Day,” a program looking at the process of flint knapping (the ancient art of making chipped stone tools), fire making, cordage making, atlatl spear throwing and early archery, on Saturday, October 15th. [Read more…] about Early Technology Day At The Iroquois Museum on Saturday

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Iroquois Indian Museum

Iroquois Indian Museum Reopens April 1st

March 30, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Iroquois Indian Museum

Over the past year, the Iroquois Indian Museum has been closed, but has been hosting virtual programming such as a summer artist demos series, themed tours on their website, and virtual field trips with participants from all over North America.

The Museum is set to reopen this Thursday, April 1st, with limited hours and public health precautions in place. [Read more…] about Iroquois Indian Museum Reopens April 1st

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Iroquois Indian Museum

Iroquois Indian Museum Cancels All 2020 Special Events

June 12, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Iroquois Indian MuseumIn response to COVID-19 and in the interest of public health, The Iroquois Indian Museum in Howes Cave, Schoharie County, NY, has announced they are cancelling all special events for 2020. [Read more…] about Iroquois Indian Museum Cancels All 2020 Special Events

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Indigenous History, Iroquois, Iroquois Indian Museum, Native American History, Public Health

Stone Carving Workshop at Iroquois Indian Museum

July 7, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

stone carving workshop courtesy iroquois indian museumThe Iroquois Indian Museum has announced that a hands-on stone carving workshop with Seneca artist Adrian John has been set for Sunday, August 11th. Whether you are a beginner, novice, or an experienced stone carver, everyone can learn something new at this hands-on workshop. [Read more…] about Stone Carving Workshop at Iroquois Indian Museum

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Iroquois Museum Seeks Volunteers

February 4, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Iroquois Indian MuseumThe Iroquois Indian Museum in Howes Cave, NY, has announced they are searching for volunteers.

The museum will soon be busy with school groups, and we needs volunteers to help students make cornhusk dolls, bead a necklace, or make miniature clay pots.  Once spring has arrived, volunteers well help in the Nature Park spreading wood chips on paths, building walkways and viewing sites, and putting out signage. Volunteers also help with preparing materials for hands on experiences in the Children’s Museum, stuffing envelopes for mailings, or painting walls for new exhibits. [Read more…] about Iroquois Museum Seeks Volunteers

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Iroquois Indian Museum

Native Dolls Exhibit at Iroquois Indian Museum

May 3, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Cornhusk DollAn exhibit, Handmade Native Dolls from Across the Nations, is set to be on view from May 6th to November 30th, 2018, at the Iroquois Indian Museum, 324 Caverns Road, in Howes Cave, NY.

There are over 562 distinct tribal groups living in the United States today. This exhibit will explore the vast diversity in traditional regalia, artistic style and technique through a mini display in the Children’s Museum. [Read more…] about Native Dolls Exhibit at Iroquois Indian Museum

Filed Under: History, New Exhibits Tagged With: Indigenous History, Iroquois Indian Museum, Native American History

Oneida Nation Dancers At Iroquois Indian Museum

July 7, 2014 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Oneida DancerThe Iroquois Indian Museum will have a Social Dance Saturday on July 12 at the Museum featuring Onota’a:ka (Oneida Nation Dancers), based in the central New York Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) community of Oneida.

Founded by Elder and Wolf Clan Mother Maisie Shenandoah for the purpose of cultural education, the troupe’s original purpose continues to be carried forth by daughter Vicki, granddaughter Tawn:tene (Cindy Schenandoah Stanford) and an extended family with common goals.  [Read more…] about Oneida Nation Dancers At Iroquois Indian Museum

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Dance, Indigenous History, Iroquois, Iroquois Indian Museum, Native American History, Performing Arts

New Exhibit Highlights Contemporary Iroquois Concerns

March 24, 2014 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

iroquois indian museum logoThe Iroquois Indian Museum in Howes Cave, NY has announced its new exhibition, Standing in Two Worlds: Iroquois in 2014, which will open on April 1st and remain at the Museum through November 30.

The exhibit features over 30 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) artists and focuses upon contemporary concerns that warrant their attention and creative comment. Exhibition works (artwork and poetry) include those that explore boundaries and borders, environment, hydro-fracking, economy, gaming, the digital/disposable age, sports mascots, the impact of national/international events and decisions, the role of tradition and community, and the state of the arts. [Read more…] about New Exhibit Highlights Contemporary Iroquois Concerns

Filed Under: History, New Exhibits Tagged With: Art History, Indigenous History, Iroquois, Iroquois Indian Museum, Native American History, Political History

Iroquois Indian Museum Names New Director

December 3, 2013 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

image003(3)The Trustees of the Iroquois Indian Museum have announced the appointment of Maria Vann of Fly Creek, New York as Director of the Museum. Vann will assume her role as Director on January 1, 2014.

A statement from the museum to the press said: “Her qualifications in the museum field, in academia, and in business make her an excellent choice to lead the Museum forward. She will be concentrating on audience development, fundraising, and promotion of the Museum’s programs and exhibitions.” [Read more…] about Iroquois Indian Museum Names New Director

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Academia, Indigenous History, Iroquois Indian Museum, Native American History, New York State Historical Association, Oneonta, Otsego County, Public History, SUNY Oneonta

Iroquois Indian Museum Seeks New Director

September 12, 2013 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

iroquois indian museum logoThe Board of the Trustees of the Iroquois Indian Museum has announced a search for an Executive Director. Located in Howes Cave, NY, the Museum is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture by using the arts of the Iroquois from the past to the present to tell their unique story.   [Read more…] about Iroquois Indian Museum Seeks New Director

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Indigenous History, Iroquois, Iroquois Indian Museum, Native American History, Public History, Schoharie County

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