Important Updates

28 posts

Whether we’ve got a change in schedule or a new exhibit planned, this is the place to find all of those posts!

Passing of a Friend

It is with great sadness that we announce the final journey (April 2, 2024) of our beloved friend and long-time board member, Jim Goes.   Jim was an extraordinary man  with a life-long commitment to helping others.  Through his service in the US Army, Naval Reserves, and 25 years with the US Coast Guard […]

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18 March 2024; Spring Schedule NEXT WEEK

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! […]

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19 February 2024; Spring Schedule

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 on Tuesday, March 26th! Easter comes early this year and we want to make sure we’re ready for your spring break! We can’t […]

5 February 2024; New Things Underway!

As many of you know by now, our winter season is our time to plan new exhibits as well as sprucing up existing ones. We’ve got new exhibits being built, signs coming in, a remodeled building on the trail for classes, and more in the works! While there’s still a […]

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8 January 2024; 2023 Counts

At the end of every year, we take a tally of visitors that have signed our Guest Book. 2023 Has been an amazing year. 48 out of 50 States, 19 locations outside of the states, and an impressive list of tribes with a whopping 40 to add to our cumulative […]

25 December 2023; Off-Season Schedule

A reminder that this is the last full week of our regular schedule and we will be shifting into our reduced Off-Season hours of ONLY Saturdays and Sundays starting next week. We plan to be reverting to our regular full time schedule on the 26th of March.

11 December 2023; Perfect Holiday Gifts

We have an incredible selection of items in our gift shop that you’re sure to find something for that special person on your gift list. From jewelry to book and from artifact kits for kids to Kachina! By the way… did you know you can just stop in the gift […]

4 December 2023; Change in Class Schedule

We are sad to announce that our drumming workshop that was scheduled for this month is canceled due to unforseen circumstances. We are currently planning to offer this again next year so keep your eyes peeled in Spring 2024! We will still be holding our Cooking Class on the 16th, […]

20 November 2023; Thanksgiving Week

While the history surrounding the holiday can be riddled with tension, we’d like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of those wonderful people that visit us through the year. We are thankful for each and every one of you! We would also like to remind you […]

15 May 2023; Fishing Sinker Donation

Our staff had the pleasure of meeting the Savidge Family earlier in the year and we were pleased to see them again this week. But we weren’t expecting them to come with such a cool find! They found this on Hatteras Island at Cape Point and were hoping that with […]