A scheduled tour of the museum includes an introductory lecture/discussion on Native American cultures. Conducted by the museum curator, the tour also includes elaboration of individual exhibits, display of specialized items, and opportunities for questions and sharing. The tour provides an excellent introduction to the museum and our Native American heritage. It is recommended for background information-preparation for other museum seminars and workshops. The tour is approximately one hour, $3.00 per person.
The museum grounds include three acres of beautiful trails winding through one of the most diverse maritime forest on the east coast. Two bridges cross a small waterway and provide lookouts and rest areas. A screened pavilion overlooking a large pond of tidewater provides space for special workshops, seminars, and ceremonial presentations. Specimen exhibits and highlights are marked throughout the trails.
The Frisco Native American Museum offers a variety of special programs options. School, Scout, and senior groups wishing to make arrangements for seminars, workshops or other special activities have the opportunity to select individual programs (one-two hours) or design a package that includes several activities that may span an entire day or cover a two-day period.
The museum offers a variety of hands-on workshops which actively involve participants in the learning process. Activities are designed to be fun while also provide educational enrichment Most sessions are scheduled in the spacious pavilion overlooking the large pond on the nature trail. Workshops are approximately two hours, $15.00 per person.
Beadwork: Participants have the opportunity to see a variety of Native American beadwork and actually make a representative item (i.e., necklace, choker).
Leather Craft: Participants have the opportunity to design and make a representative Native item from leather.
Native Foods: Participants have the opportunity to learn about, make, and eat typical Native American foods.
Workshops can be arranged to cover a special topic (i.e., roles/contributions of Native American women).
One of the most delightful events at the museum is the evening campfire/meal. Guests gather in the spacious pavilion where the evening activities include Native American foods, special entertainment, and the special fellowship of music. With the lush Maritime forest and moonlit water as a backdrop, the campfire provides an evening long remembered. Approximately three hours, $20.00 per person.
