Introduction

The primary mission of the Research Department, which includes Archaeology, Collections Management, Curation, Conservation and Historical Research is to research and preserve the history and cultural heritage of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe through a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural perspective that incorporates oral history, archaeology, material culture and written records. The Research Department provides materials and expertise to assist Mashantucket Pequot Tribal members, other Native tribes, professionals and the general public to obtain information that will increase awareness and understanding of Native peoples throughout the northeastern United States. The department comprises five research divisions:

  1. Archaeology
  2. Collections Management
  3. Curation
  4. Conservation
  5. Historical Research

Visit the Research Department on the Pequot Museum’s official website by clicking here!