TANTAQUIDGEON MUSEUM
UNCASVILLE, CT
Tantaquidgeon Museum is a Native American museum located in Uncasville, Connecticut. The museum is named after Gladys Tantaquidgeon, a Mohegan tribal elder and herbalist who was instrumental in preserving the cultural traditions of the Mohegan tribe. The museum was founded in 1931 and has since become one of the oldest continuously operating Native American museums in the United States.
The Tantaquidgeon Museum showcases the history and culture of the Mohegan tribe, as well as other Native American tribes of the Northeast. The museum’s collection includes over 30,000 artifacts, including pottery, textiles, baskets, and tools. Visitors can also view exhibits on Mohegan history, language, and spirituality.
One of the highlights of the museum is the Medicine Woman’s Room, which contains the personal belongings of Gladys Tantaquidgeon and her sister, Mamie, who was also a renowned herbalist. The room displays traditional Mohegan medicine practices, including herbal remedies and healing ceremonies.
The museum also features a research library, which contains over 10,000 volumes on Native American history, culture, and art. The library is open to researchers and scholars by appointment.
Overall, the Tantaquidgeon Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in Native American culture and history. Its extensive collection and dedication to preserving Mohegan traditions make it a valuable resource for both scholars and the general public.
TANTAQUIDGEON MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in UNCASVILLE CT. US MID #8400900209
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
Contact TANTAQUIDGEON MUSEUM
- telephone: 8608480594
- website: www.mohegan.nsn.us/
TANTAQUIDGEON INDIAN MUSEUM
1819 NORWICH NEW LONDON TPKE
UNCASVILLE
CT
06382
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TANTAQUIDGEON MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8400900209 |
| Name | TANTAQUIDGEON INDIAN MUSEUM |
| Alternate Name | TANTAQUIDGEON MUSEUM |
| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 061259539 |
| NTEECC | |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.475277, -72.100044 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 09 FIPS County Code: 011 US Census Tract: 870501 US Census Block: 3022 |