Guest Speakers

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Join Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth as they share their love of the insect world and share easy ways that we can support our native pollinators. From endangered bees to beautiful moths and everything in between. What insect is the best pollinator? How good are bug houses? What should you plant? They will be going […]

Join two passionate women, Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth, as they share their love for some of the most maligned species....SPIDERS! Elaine has always had a passion for our 8-legged friends while Amber has worked to move beyond her phobia to learn appreciation. This dynamic duo will go over a ton of topics from anatomy […]

Hundreds of years before famous Chiefs like Geronimo, Crazy Horse and Tecumseh, there was an extraordinary chief that has been erased from history. Join Gray Michael Parsons and learn about a man who worked to protect his people, Chief Wingina of the Hatterask/Roanoke people. Event is free with museum admission. We will be hosting this […]

Join Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth as they share their love of the insect world and share easy ways that we can support our native pollinators. From endangered bees to beautiful moths and everything in between. What insect is the best pollinator? How good are bug houses? What should you plant? They will be going […]

Join two passionate women, Elaine Hooper and Amber Roth, as they share their love for some of the most maligned species....SPIDERS! Elaine has always had a passion for our 8-legged friends while Amber has worked to move beyond her phobia to learn appreciation. This dynamic duo will go over a ton of topics from anatomy […]