Museum Day Events
Events
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Gameday!
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesEver wonder what kind of games Native Americans played? Native people played games of chance, skill, and even board games. Every Friday at 11 am and 2 pm you can test your skill. Try to win Picaria (a board game) or see if you can handle a Abenaki game to test your coordination. Join us […]
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2nd Annual Museum Day
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesWe're so excited to be offering our 2nd Annual Museum Appreciation Day! On Saturday, September 27, 2025, individuals will have an opportunity to visit the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center with only a small donation of a non-perishable food item - NO admission fee. We are pleased to continue the tradition that […]
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Spooky Storytelling at the Museum!
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesLate October and early November is the time of year when we've got a chill in the air and the ocean can get an ever so slightly menacing feeling as the waves turn choppy.....the perfect time of year for listening to some spooky stories! Come and hear a long-time friend to the museum, Master Storyteller […]
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Spooky Storytelling at the Museum!
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesLate October and early November is the time of year when we've got a chill in the air and the ocean can get an ever so slightly menacing feeling as the waves turn choppy.....the perfect time of year for listening to some spooky stories! Come and hear a long-time friend to the museum, Master Storyteller […]
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Warships and Armor; The Tlingit People
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... joining Leandra Lewis as she shares the extraordinary culture and life of the Tlingit people. The Tlingit are an indigenous tribe of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, primarily in British Columbia and Alaska. They have a colorful history and culture that dates […]
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Voices of History – Chief Wingina and More!
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... joining us to hear 2 time published author and creator of the non-profit Secotan Alliance, Gray Michael Parsons. Gray started the Secotan Alliance to share the history of of a visionary chief that tried to unite natives long before Tecumseh. He will be telling […]
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Moth Night at the Museum
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... Joining us on an evening Nature Trail night with Backyard Butterflies for a Moth Night! 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! […]
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Dancing & Drumming
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... joining two incredible volunteers that have served as head dancers at Pow Wows; Thunder and E Nah Dah from Eastern Band Cherokee of North Carolina as they demonstrate Native American dances and explain their significance. Drums and dance have always been, and continue to […]
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Survival Techniques of the Eastern Woodlands
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... joining Shane Rader of the Houma, Jack Mcclung of the Potomac, along with Bryce Park and Francesca Land for an exciting afternoon of demonstrations! While we're often taught about the tools & weaponry of indigenous people, how did they actually make it and how […]
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Foraging Edible & Medicinal Plants
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... joining long-time museum supporter Jack Mcclung of the Potomac to discuss the importance of wild plants! Foraging was, and still is, and important aspect of indigenous culture and survival. Much more than looking for vegetables, wild plants that many overlook as "weeds" can provide […]
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Abenaki Story Telling & Music
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United States**PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE** Due to scheduling errors, the date of the event has been shifted to September 16th and NOT SEPTEMBER 23RD Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... joining Abenaki Elder Francine Jones* for the second year in a row! A gifted storyteller and musician, Francine will be sharing […]
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Founder’s Day
Frisco Native American Museum 53536 Nc Hwy 12, Frisco, NC, United StatesCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum by..... coming to celebrate Founder's Day with us! Our founder, Carl Bornfriend, worked tirelessly to build the museum we all know and love. Even though he's not physically greeting our visitors, he's with us in every exhibit and step of further growth. As an open […]