Frisco Native American Museum

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Frisco Native American Museum and join us to hear 2 time published author and creator of the non-profit Secotan Alliance, Gray Michael Parsons. He will be telling the tales of Chief Wingina of the Hatteras/Roanoke people and why he was such an important figure that we must not lose to history. 

Moth Night at the Museum invites nature lovers to experience the magic of the night on the Outer Banks at the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center. During this evening nature program, guests walk the museum’s trail with naturalists as lights are used to attract moths and other nocturnal insects to observation sheets. Participants can get up close to these fascinating creatures while learning about their role in the ecosystem, native plants that support their life cycles, and tips for identifying and photographing moths. The event is designed for curious naturalists, photographers, and citizen scientists interested in discovering the hidden biodiversity that comes alive after dark. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Dancing & Drumming at the Frisco Native American Museum invites visitors to experience the rhythm and movement of Native American cultural traditions. During this interactive program, Pow Wow head dancers Thunder and E Nah Dah of the Eastern Band of Cherokee demonstrate traditional dances while explaining their cultural meaning and the importance of drumming—often called the “heartbeat of the Earth.” Guests are encouraged to join in social dances, offering a hands-on opportunity to celebrate and learn about this vibrant tradition. The family-friendly event is FREE open to all ages, and included with museum admission.

Survival Techniques of the Eastern Woodlands at the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center offers an engaging look at the traditional skills used by Native peoples of the Eastern Woodlands. During this interactive program, cultural educators demonstrate historic hunting tools and techniques—such as archery, atlatls, spears, and knives, while explaining how these tools were crafted and used for survival and hunting. Visitors gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous knowledge, craftsmanship, and the resourceful ways people lived off the land. This event is FREE and open to the public.