A non-profit educational foundation created for the purpose of preserving Native American artifacts, art, and culture.
A non-profit educational foundation created for the purpose of preserving Native American artifacts, art, and culture.

Events & Programs

Currently Available Classes and/or Special Guest Speakers

Check out what special things we’ve got going on at the museum! Sign up in advance by clicking on the event listing you’re interested in. There will be a section to purchase tickets and to ensure your spot in events with limited seating.

Interested in one of our classes but we don’t have availability for your vacation schedule? From October to December, we are able to create a class for your group within our normal hours of operation. You MUST have a minimum of 5 people and call or use our CONTACT PAGE in advance so we can discuss availability of staff and materials before your visit.

June 17 Voices of the Past: Songs & Dances of the Eastern Woodlands

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

Songs and dance have been a part of human culture since the beginning. Events of the indigenous people in what we now call the United States was a time to share of the stories of the significance of our songs and dances as was a way of bringing community together and keeping culture alive. It […]

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June 18 Voices of the Past: Weaponry & Tools of the Eastern Woodlands

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

While we're often taught about the primitive weaponry of indigenous people, how did they actually make it and how effective were they? Were they accurate or did they struggle to hunt? Did they have protection like shields as well as weapons? Did they have specific tools for making jewelry? Join Shane as he answers all […]

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June 24th Moth Night at the Museum

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

Naturalists, Nature Lovers, and Citizen Scientists: Come join us for a memorable night of magic and mystery as we shine a light to attract moths to a collecting sheet! We'll be getting up close and personal with these fluttering creatures. Together we'll learn all about their crucial role in the ecosystem and the importance of […]

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Aug 5 2025: Chatting with Granny: Appalachian Healing & Herbalism

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

Appalachian Healing & Herbalism with Renee Spence of Granny Witch Gardens Classes available at two times during the day! 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Join herbalist and 6th-generation granny woman, Renee Ramey, for an enlightening journey into the world of Appalachian traditional healing and folk herbalism. Renee's class will highlight her rich heritage, diving into […]

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Aug 6 2025: Chatting with Granny: Appalachian Healing & Herbalism

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

Appalachian Healing & Herbalism with Renee Spence of Granny Witch Gardens Classes available at two times during the day! 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM Join herbalist and 6th-generation granny woman, Renee Ramey, for an enlightening journey into the world of Appalachian traditional healing and folk herbalism. Renee's class will highlight her rich heritage, diving into […]

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Aug 12 Traditional Native American Dances

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

Dances have always been, and continue to be, an important part of native culture. Dance is a way in which we express our culture, honor our ancestors, celebrate life, and even keep our stories alive. Join two incredible volunteers that have often served as head dancers at PowWows, Thunder and E Nah Dah from Eastern […]

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Aug 13 Cherokee Story Telling

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

Stories are an integral part of Native American cultures. It's true, stories are often enjoyable to listen to, full of adventure, humor, and interesting animal helpers. Stories are also a way to teach values, educate on history, illustrate consequences of behavior, build community, and preserve our rich history. Join the lovely E Nah Dah and […]

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Aug 14 Primitive Tools and Weaponry

Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States

Native American life required members to make tools for hunting, warfare, cooking, sewing, and various every day tasks. How were they made? What were they made out of? Join us with Thunder from the Eastern Band Cherokee of NC as he answers all those questions and more! Learn about which tools made from wood, bone, […]

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Sponsored Events

Annual Museum Day

The Frisco Native American Museum continues the spirit of the annual event that used to be Smithsonian Museum Day Live by offering free admission with bringing a canned good. Visitors are welcome to bring more than one item for donation.

September 14, 2024

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Take A Child Outside Week

This international program is designed to help break down obstacles that keep children from discovering the natural world and to arm parents, teachers, and other caregivers with resources and recreational activities for exploring local habitats

Some things in life are free . . .

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Outer Banks Wildfest

Lots of fun activities on the island to learn about local wildlife. The museum has had a booth that has activities about bats where children could make their own bat hand-puppet! Check back to see if we will be having a booth as the theme changes each year.

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RWS Earth Day & Plant Swap

The museum has participated in the first annual Earth Day event with a talk about our local pollinators, dispelling spider myths, and friendly snakes to gently pet. Join us next year along with other local vendors and educators to celebrate the natural world we’re all a part of.

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