TANTAQUIDGEON MEMORIAL MUSEUM INC

UNCASVILLE, CT

The Tantaquidgeon Memorial Museum Inc. in Uncasville, Connecticut is a museum dedicated to the Mohegan people and their culture. The museum was founded in 1931 by Dr. Gladys Tantaquidgeon, the first Native American woman to earn a degree in anthropology.

The museum is situated on the Mohegan reservation and is the oldest tribally owned and operated museum in the United States. It is home to a wide collection of artifacts, documents and photographs that tell the story of the Mohegan people and their history. The museum also holds art galleries, a library, and a research center.

Visitors to the museum can explore the rich history of the Mohegan people, learn about the traditions and culture of the tribe, and view traditional artifacts such as pottery, beadwork and tools. In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs.

The museum is open to the public throughout the year and is a great way to learn more about the Mohegan people and their culture. The Tantaquidgeon Memorial Museum Inc. is an important place for the community to come together and celebrate their heritage.

TANTAQUIDGEON MEMORIAL MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in UNCASVILLE CT. US MID #8400900383

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).

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TANTAQUIDGEON MEMORIAL MUSEUM INC
61 TEECOMWAS DRIVE
UNCASVILLE
CT
06382-1834

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