We had a very interesting discussion in the museum about wampum and pump drills and our visiting family asked a question we didn’t know the answer to….How long were the pump drills used? So we promised to look into it and write up a feature about what we found! A […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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On Saturday, September 14, 2024, individuals will have an opportunity to visit the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center with only a small donation – NO admission fee. Originally the Smithsonian Magazine “Museum Day” (with a 20 year tradition of offering free admission to designated museums across the country) was […]
The world of technology is always changing at a rapid pace and we’re always trying to keep up as best we can. With some of the recent updates that our website has experienced (some of you may have noticed we were unexpectedly down for a few days), it made it […]
The lovely Molly Harrison of Outer Banks This Week has shared an article that features our museum! “One of the most special and meaningful Outer Banks museums is found off the beaten path, way down Hatteras Island in the tiny village of Frisco. The Frisco Native American Museum explores the […]
If you’ve been to any of our amazing summer classes you’ve been able to see one of our latest accomplishments in person. Our Natural History Center was recently remodeled to provide a unique classroom experience of being out in nature without concerns like mosquito swarms. One of the things at […]
We discussed the tufa stone and sandcasting types of molding techniques the Navajo used for their silversmithing, but some of the work that is produced is too thin to be efficiently molded. So how did they make some of the thin detail work? This was done by hammering out coins! […]
What’s better than Summer Classes at the museum every Friday? Even MORE classes once a month on Wednesday and Thursday from Cherokee volunteers Jeannie and Mike Cranford! Check out what we’ve got available over on our EVENTS AND PROGRAMS tab. From talks about regalia to history, Mike and Jeannie cover […]
We’ve been looking for a way to engage more of our visitors in personal ways while they’re fast away from their vacation destination. We came up with a new FACEBOOK GROUP called Friends of the Frisco Native American Museum and it’s administrator is a volunteer that is an incredibly passionate […]
This week is Pollinator Week! From Pollinator.org: Pollinator Week 2024 is a celebration of the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. Under the inspiring theme “Vision 2040: Thriving ecosystems, economies, and agriculture,” this year’s event urges us to envision a future where pollinators not only […]
But now they’re better than ever! With a newly remodeled pavillion we’ve got more room for more fun to be shared! Sign up by going to our EVENTS & PROGRAMS page and purchase your tickets in advance! Classes are $10 each and will be held every Friday through August! From […]
We’d like to show our gratitude for Action Fire First of Wanchese, NC! A company created by a local man who has been in the business for some time, he was able to help when our previous company left hanging. Fast, efficient, and knowledgeable… imagine our delight when the gentleman […]
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for our fallen warriors If you have ever participated in a Native event, such as our past Powwows, you would have noticed that every event has at least one daily event where members of the military are asked to come forward so they […]