A newly published paper on 22 new species of gall wasp may not be something you’d ever consider as having any connection to Native American culture. Most people have seen a gall before. A strange growth on a plant that makes the stem bumpy or puffed up. Sometimes little furry […]
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Community support is an important aspect of many native nations. It was understood that the weakest members of the tribe said much about how well your people were taking care of one another to ensure survival of all members. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone that brought […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you know that today is a day to celebrate all of our wonderful native bee species? We have so many species that have been spotted on museum grounds and this is the perfect time of year to take a look! From little Colletes bees on our yaupon flowers to […]
Beautiful silver jewelry is a well known icon for the Navajo, or Dine, people. But how are they able to create such intricate work out of silver? One method was to use a mold carved from tufa stone. Tufa is a type of limestone that is relatively easy to carve […]
Though April Fool’s Day is known for wild pranks, Tricksters were an important part of indigenous culture year round! Though they get a bad reputation because of being Tricksters, they’re generally not considered bad or dark spirits. Rather creatures that often bring lessons that sting a bit, and let’s face […]
Though it is still very chilly out there, spring is quickly approaching. We’d just like to remind you that we will be returning to our regular schedule NEXT WEEK on Tuesday, March 26th! Easter comes early this year and we want to make sure we’re ready for your spring break! […]