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12 June 2016; Ohkay Owingeh Dough Bowl

A beautiful example of Ohkay Owingeh style of pottery Pieces from these people are often in two shapes. A globular shaped storage jar, or a dough bowl like the one pictured below. The bottoms of these dough bowls are often only decorated with slip on the top rim. Formally called […]

5 June 2017; Summer Programs

Don’t miss this year’s summer programs! June 9 – August 25, 2017 Last year, we held weekly programs on Talking Sticks and Tattoo’s that were a hit with adults and children alike. This year, we’ve improved our programs and have a beautifully updated room for our classes! Our programs are […]

29 May 2017; Memorial Day and Code Talkers

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 […]

Volunteer Days: October 2017

The Village is Closer to Completion! Over the past few years, a dedicated group of volunteers has been coming to the museum to pour their heart and hard work into this dream. Slowly, we’ve been seeing it come together with the added help of new members to the group we […]

15 May 2017; Beautiful Gourd Art

Recycle – Remake – Reuse This is what Emmy Sothoron stresses in her bio when she donated a beautiful selection of her gourd art. A Native Carolinian, she was raised by a Quaker Grandmother who was gentle, graceful, and strong willed. But farther back in her history, her Great, Great, […]

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Update #23

We got so much accomplished! In just a few short days, it always amazes us what our beloved group of volunteers are able to accomplish. In the photos below, you can get a peek before you visit our Nature Trail for yourself! The model of the fishing weir has vines […]

Volunteer Days April 2017

What a wonderful time with our volunteers! Photo by Lorri Lee Glennon We are so thankful for each and every one of our volunteers that were able to spend their time with us. Moccassins were made. Quahog was drilled for jewelry. Regalia was started. Spirit poles were set into the […]

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Update #22

Volunteer Days is This Weekend!   What Has Been Done So Far? Most of the framework has been coated in epoxy, carved, stained, AND assembled Framework for the bed is complete Two cattail mats have been completed and are attached Cordage of natural material has been tied around the joints […]

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Update #21

We’re Overjoyed To Be Open! Words can’t properly express how we felt being able to welcome our first visitors through our doors since Hurricane Matthew shut them last October. We had a few familiar faces and many coming for the first time, but all had wonderful things to say about […]

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Update #20

We Open Tomorrow! While we still have many things to do that will bring us up to 100% done, we are opening our doors as we had previously announced in earlier posts, TOMORROW! New walls! New lights! New exhibits! New paint! New carpet! But the same friendly faces that will […]

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Update #19

We’re so very close to opening! While there is still so much to do, we can’t help but be excited at seeing how close we’re getting to opening our doors! We decided to give you just a tiny sneak peek of the new signage that is currently in the process […]

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Update #18

We’re Re-Opening With a Celebration! After almost six months of recovery efforts from Hurricane Matthew, the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center on Hatteras Island will reopen April 11, 2017. The entire facility was flooded in October with water levels ranging from a few inches to over three […]