One of our recent presentations was by Francine Jones of the Abenaki Nation in Maine. We wanted to share a peek into the incredible presentation that she put on! Please enjoy the videos at th

Wow wow wow WOW! It has been a little bit of time since we've started this project and we've been excited to see the progress slowly continuing day by day. The last week of June, Lior of Backyard Butterflies came with over 100 young plants. It was the hottest week of the summer thus far but there was nothing to be done as we planned this a year in advance.

Tools & Weaponry of the Eastern Woodland People Shane Rader came for Day 2 of our Voices of the Past event to share his vast knowledge of both tools and weaponry. Many examples he brought were tools that he has crafted himself or uses on a regular basis. There were multiple styles of arrows, including one without feathers and a very round wooden tip to skim across water to hunt duck and one commonly called a "bunny buster" in modern times to hunt animals like turkey.

Songs & Dances of the Eastern Woodland People This event was enjoyed by all that visited! Jack Mcclung came in full regalia to teach, share, and create a space where people could feel welcome to participate in several of the dances. Beginning with two welcome songs, it set the whole atmosphere of an exciting new experience for many of our attendees.

We have two more sessions available this summer for visitors to learn about Chief Wingina of the Hattorask from GrayHawk Parsons. Gray is a local historian and author that has heritage in the Machapunga-Matamuskeet people. He was able to get adults and kids alike to peer into the past and understand a little of what it may have been like for the indigenous people here on the island when first encountering the English.

The Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center is looking to add to our Natural History side with a new GoFundMe! The Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center is looking to add to our Natural History side! Our goal is to create a brilliant outdoor space suited for all ages to come and learn more about the incredible natural world around them.

We have been working hard on items for the gift shop and preparing for all of our upcoming events this summer. So many things to do and it feels like we've always got something new and exiting waiting in the wings. However, we got to take a pause to "smell the roses" when we received a lovely gift from local museum patron Jennifer Burgoon and her mother!

We have been continually adding events to our Events & Programs page and we've got so much going on! For the indigenous and Appalachian folk medicine, we've got a lovely selection of presentations to choose from. Most will be held at 2 times during the day so make sure to check the event listings and RSVP so we can hold a spot just for you!

Beloved friends of the museum are being honored as recipients of the North Carolina Heritage Award this year on June 7th. You can purchase tickets and read the full article from the original post at "Since 1989, the North Carolina Heritage Awards have honored artists statewide for their contributions to the cultural lives of their communities. The Folklife program of the North Carolina Arts Council is pleased to announce the five artists/groups who will be presented with the 2025 awards on June 7, at a public ceremony in Raleigh."

We are slowly starting to add events to our Events & Programs page! And this is only the beginning! make sure to check back as we fill our calendar up for the summer season with all sorts of new and exciting classes that are FREE WITH ADMISSION! That's right...pay to enjoy the museum and get a free pass to meet with indigenous people and experts in their fields to learn about some incredible topics!

We get so many lovely visitors to the museum and we recently had the absolute joy of a woman who worked with the National Park Service (NPS) around the capital that was a part of the Invasive Plant Management Team (IPMT). She graciously took the time to explain what she did and we felt it was something many of our visitors would be interested it.

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, Ren…

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