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2 December 2019; Navajo Quilt Project

Let’s Work Together to Help Keep Our Navajo Sisters Warm! This is what was stated at the end of the mission statement for this project from the site FrenchGeneral. The museum will be participating in this project by collecting supplies to send off. If you have some quilting fabric, embroidery […]

25 November 2019; Native Bread Class & Thanksgiving Schedule

First, we’d like to remind everyone that we are closed Thanksgiving Day so our staff can spend time with loved ones. But did you know what’s going on before then? Getting ready for Thanksgiving? Honor the Native Americans by adding a traditional bread or dessert to your family dinner! Come, […]

18 November 2019; Basket Classes

We had such a fun time with everyone that showed up to our basket classes on Friday and Saturday! Everyone that participated was able to start their basket (which is the very hardest part), learned how to change threads, add pine needles, get a few rings done, and all the […]

28 October 2019; Volunteer Day THIS WEEK

Our Volunteer Day is just around the corner and we can’t wait to see everyone! From the familiar faces of long time volunteers to new folks that are coming to help out for the first time, this weekend is set to be super productive! Friday – If anyone is coming […]

21 October 2019; MORE Fall Classes!

You may have seen our LAST POST about our Fall Classes, but we’ve added three more to our list! Make sure to go to our EVENTS PAGE to sign up in advance to reserve your seat as it is limited to ensure enough individual time with the instructors for questions. […]

7 October 2019; Fall Events

We’ve got some events you don’t want to miss! We’ve got limited seating for most of our events in the next few weeks due to needing to plan for having enough materials and to ensure that our demonstrators can spent ample time with each participant. Check out the event list […]

30 September 2019; More Dorian Volunteers

We got a pleasant surprise when a cleanup crew from College of the Albemarle arrived! When the gatherings are held at the museum, the pavilion on our nature trail has always been an important place. Volunteers gather and hear the plans, lunch is served, and it is a great area […]

16 September 2019; Dorian Volunteers

When Hurricane Matthew came in 2016, we had an amazing team of volunteers that came through and helped us clean up the museum and surrounding property. This year, we are blown away by the volunteer help that came through. They came in like a force of nature and helped do […]

26 August 2019; Smithsonian Museum Day LIVE!

Some things in life are free . . . On Saturday, September 21, 2019, individuals will have an opportunity to visit the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center with FREE admission. The museum will participate in the fifteenth annual Museum Day Live! presented by Smithsonian magazine. On Museum […]

19 August 2019; Volunteer Days 2019

Calling All Volunteers! The museum is holding its annual Volunteer Days! This year, we’re going to be doing it the first weekend of November. During November 2nd & 3rd we’re inviting all those who are interested in lending a hand with one of our many projects to join us! People […]

12 August 2019; Code Talker Exhibit

We are so excited to celebrate! Not that long ago, we asked all of you to help us with purchasing the code talker medals from the US Mint as a part of expanding the exhibit. As of yesterday, we are able to purchase our last 7 medals!!!! Special thanks to […]

5 August 2019; 7 Shades of GrayHawk

You’ve heard us talk about GrayHawk the author, but now we get to introduce GrayHawk the vlogger! Gray is very passionate about sharing his knowledge through his experiences and YouTube is just another avenue for him to reach out. We hope that you’ll check out his intro posted below and […]