August 2022 E-Newsletter

Visit our website for more details about the building closure, as well as a calendar of upcoming programs presented by the Friends.

Welcome the newest member of our team, Ron!

We are happy to announce the addition of Ronald. D. Narcisse to our Nowashe Village educational team as a seasonal museum educator. Hailing from Windsor, CT, Ron has Nehantic Narragansett heritage and enjoys hunting, fishing and anything to do with Indigenous studies and history.

This season, Ron has been helping with operational logistics during our open days at Nowashe Village and we welcome his advancement within our education department.  Come experience his talents as a storyteller during our Free Family Fun Day,  August 13, 2022, from 11am to 4pm.

Thank You CPTV!

THANK YOU to  Connecticut Public television for choosing Nowashe as a destination on the docuseries “Where Art Thou! with Host Ray Hardman.

The episode features sisters Taylor and Miciah Stasis of Red rock designs teach viewers about Indigenous culture in New England through weaving and porcupine quill embroidery.

Viewers can watch “Where Art Thou: North Central Connecticut” on air or stream the episode anytime online at https://www.ctpublic.org/whereartthou.

Free Family Fun Day: Plants and Animals
August  13, 2022  from 11 am to 4pm

Exploring the plants and animals of Nowashe Village make for a great day of FREE fun for the whole family! Embark on a Village-wide scavenger hunt to identify a variety of plants, trees and animal tracks in Nowashe. Enjoy a story from the Animal or Plant Nation from our featured Storyteller, Ron Narcisse.  South Windsor’s Senior Environmental Planner Jeff Folger, and Bill Marshall, of the South Windsor Invasive Plants Working Group, will also be on hand in Nowashe to discuss local invasive species and how to eradicate them.

Town-Wide Tag Sale August 13, 2022
9am to 3pm
Fee $25

Register your tag sale on our website today!

South Windsor Tour: “Hidden in Plain Sight"
August 28, 2022
11:30am – 1:30pm or 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee $20

Join with us for a “Hidden in Plain Sight” bus tour of beautiful and historic South Windsor! Tour starts and ends at the historic Mill on the River with several site stops such as the historic Abner Reed House on Main Street for further exploration.  Pre-registration is strongly suggested to guarantee a seat.

September Programs

Please check the website or Facebook for the latest information as there were several errors in the print newsletter.  My apologies for any inconvenience!

Stephen King & Fairy Tales Trivia
September 6, 2022
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Free

Celebrate the release day of Stephen King’s Fairy Tale with an evening of Stephen King & Fairy Tales Trivia.  King Book Club Leader, Jessica Bottomley, will lead the trivia contest complete with prizes and light refreshments too. This event is free and open to all! This program is co-sponsored with Book Club on the Go.

Annual Open House
September 10, 2022
11:00am – 4:00pm
Free

Come join us at our annual Fall Open House. Learn the details about our transition to a learning library, register for upcoming events, and participate in special Nowashe programming all for free.  Details available on the Nowashe and Friends' websites.

Exploring the Taino: Origins, Culture with Dr. Wilfredo Nieves
September 17, 2022
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee $10/$5

The first people of Borikén, what the indigenous people called Puerto Rico, will be discussed.  Who they were, how they arrived, the way they lived and their culture and beliefs will be highlighted.  The time period from their arrival to Borikén until their first encounter with Europeans will be covered.

Banned Books Week Book Club
September 19, 2022
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Free

We’re recognizing Banned Books Week by discussing a banned book, In Cold Blood by Truman Capote! This free event will be led by Cynde Acanto and is open to all. Feel free to bring your own food and/or beverage. This program is co-sponsored with Book Club on the Go.