Every Monday we try and feature information from our exhibit items, events, or local history. E-mail us through our Museum Monday Suggestions page for questions or suggestions for future Museum Monday posts!
- 25 March 2024; These Are Not The Powwow Grounds You’re Looking ForThe museum is NOT holding, nor were we PLANNING on holding a Powwow this year! It has been brought to our attention that there’s been some advertising being shared that claim we will be hosting a powwow and we’d like to help clear up that confusion. While we are happy to support an indigenous event… Read more: 25 March 2024; These Are Not The Powwow Grounds You’re Looking For
- 18 March 2024; Spring Schedule NEXT WEEKThough it is still very chilly out there, spring is quickly approaching. We’d just like to remind you that we will be returning to our regular schedule NEXT WEEK on Tuesday, March 26th! Easter comes early this year and we want to make sure we’re ready for your spring break! We can’t wait to share… Read more: 18 March 2024; Spring Schedule NEXT WEEK
- 11 March 2024; Enjoy Your Visit? Help Us By Sharing!Each day, we have the opportunity to meet many wonderful visitors to our museum – from families to couples and spring breakers to lone bikers. One of the things museum staff enjoy most is talking with our visitors and sharing their experiences. Whether we’re answering questions, taking note of suggestions, or just chatting…each visitor is… Read more: 11 March 2024; Enjoy Your Visit? Help Us By Sharing!
- 4 March 2024; Yucca or Yuca?While the yucca aren’t quite in bloom, we’ve been having some important discussions in the museum about plant identification. The recipe in the museum cookbook for fried yucca flowers was causing some confusion because folks were using yucca and yuca interchangeably when in fact they refer to two different types of plants! Yucca plants are… Read more: 4 March 2024; Yucca or Yuca?
- 26 February 2024; Code Talker MedalsIf you’ve been to the museum before, you probably remember our display by the military hats showcasing medals. These medals were produced by the government in commemoration to, currently, 32 tribes that had participating members in the Code Talkers of WWI and WWII. One of the things we do during the winter is clean and… Read more: 26 February 2024; Code Talker Medals
- 19 February 2024; Spring ScheduleThough it is still very chilly out there, spring is quickly approaching. We’d just like to remind you that we will be returning to our regular schedule on Tuesday, March 26th! Easter comes early this year and we want to make sure we’re ready for your spring break! We can’t wait to share all the… Read more: 19 February 2024; Spring Schedule
- 12 February 2024; Nature Trail Upgrade!We’ve got something super exciting going on in the back of our Nature Trail! Make sure to check back to see our progress and consider making plans to attend one of our classes next year so you can see it in person!
- 5 February 2024; New Things Underway!As many of you know by now, our winter season is our time to plan new exhibits as well as sprucing up existing ones. We’ve got new exhibits being built, signs coming in, a remodeled building on the trail for classes, and more in the works! While there’s still a lot to do, we just… Read more: 5 February 2024; New Things Underway!
- 29 January 2024; Donate Supplies via Amazon!We’ve gotten asked several times about different ways to donate to the museum. There’s the ones most people are aware of, like donations of artifacts or cash in our donation box. We’ve shared about putting us as your Non-profit of choice on AmazonSmile too! There’s volunteering your services, which we are forever grateful to all… Read more: 29 January 2024; Donate Supplies via Amazon!
- 15 January 2024; Naming TurtlesThe past few weeks, our Facebook Page has been holding a contest. We have three lovely stone turtles inside the entrance to our Nature Trail and they needed names. The numbers are in and we’re happy to present the names that were submitted and then voted for by the public: 1st place, for the largest… Read more: 15 January 2024; Naming Turtles
- 8 January 2024; 2023 CountsAt the end of every year, we take a tally of visitors that have signed our Guest Book. 2023 Has been an amazing year. 48 out of 50 States, 19 locations outside of the states, and an impressive list of tribes with a whopping 40 to add to our cumulative list that brings us to… Read more: 8 January 2024; 2023 Counts
- 1 January 2024; Special AppreciationWe’d like to issue a very special thank you to Dr. Kristina and Dr. Patrick Kelly for their most generous donation in memory of former museum board member and cherished friend, Don Lysell. Don left an amazing legacy as a dedicated museum volunteer for more than twenty five years. The memorial gift will make it possible to… Read more: 1 January 2024; Special Appreciation
- 25 December 2023; Off-Season ScheduleA reminder that this is the last full week of our regular schedule and we will be shifting into our reduced Off-Season hours of ONLY Saturdays and Sundays starting next week. We plan to be reverting to our regular full time schedule on the 26th of March.
- 18 December 2023; Christmas EveWe are taking a moment to let everyone know there will be a slight change to the holiday schedule. We will be closed on Christmas Eve to allow staff to spend time with loved ones.
- 11 December 2023; Perfect Holiday GiftsWe have an incredible selection of items in our gift shop that you’re sure to find something for that special person on your gift list. From jewelry to book and from artifact kits for kids to Kachina! By the way… did you know you can just stop in the gift shop without touring the museum?… Read more: 11 December 2023; Perfect Holiday Gifts
- 4 December 2023; Change in Class ScheduleWe are sad to announce that our drumming workshop that was scheduled for this month is canceled due to unforseen circumstances. We are currently planning to offer this again next year so keep your eyes peeled in Spring 2024! We will still be holding our Cooking Class on the 16th, which will be full of… Read more: 4 December 2023; Change in Class Schedule
- 27 November 2023; Giving TuesdayGivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to support their communities. On GivingTuesday – November 28, 2023 – the whole world comes together to give back in many different ways: through acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent, or treasure. While the Frisco Native American… Read more: 27 November 2023; Giving Tuesday
- 20 November 2023; Thanksgiving WeekWhile the history surrounding the holiday can be riddled with tension, we’d like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of those wonderful people that visit us through the year. We are thankful for each and every one of you! We would also like to remind you that we will be closed… Read more: 20 November 2023; Thanksgiving Week
- 13 November 2023; Start Your Holiday Shopping?One of the wonderful things about our gift shop is the number of one of a kind pieces available. Like these personal pouches! Each one is unique and hand-made with care. With adornments to suit a variety of personal tastes, make sure to take a look on your next visit to see which one would… Read more: 13 November 2023; Start Your Holiday Shopping?
- 6 November 2023; Off Season ClassesDon’t forget that off season means more Saturday classes! Check out our Events Page for listing and availability. We’ve got Dreamcatchers, Ornament Painting, Drumming, and Cooking!
- 30 October 2023; Volunteer WeekendThis weekend, we had a collection of volunteers gather at the museum to work on various projects. There is a large army of stuffed turtles and bears that will soon be finding their way into the gift shop to be adopted into new loving homes. Volunteers also created bookmarks and potholders, which are ALWAYS a… Read more: 30 October 2023; Volunteer Weekend
- 23 October 2023; Rockfish PlaqueThough the tribes of the Northwest Coast are often though of as great fishers of salmon, this plaque depicts a different species. The fish in the carving is a Rockfish, also called the Pacific Ocean Perch. Growing up to 40 pounds and having a slightly sweet taste, the Rockfish was the salmon’s less oily counterpart.… Read more: 23 October 2023; Rockfish Plaque
- 16 October 2023; Got Any Deer Antlers?These incredibly unique dreamcatchers are a joy to make, but the antlers are not something that come in our typical crafting materials. We’re reaching out to our museum supporters, especially with hunting season being around the corner, and asking for YOUR help! Got any deer antlers that would make great dreamcatchers like the ones you… Read more: 16 October 2023; Got Any Deer Antlers?
- 2 October 2023; Enjoy Your Visit? Help Us By Sharing!Each day, we have the opportunity to meet many wonderful visitors to our museum – from families to couples and spring breakers to lone bikers. One of the things museum staff enjoy most is talking with our visitors and sharing their experiences. Whether we’re answering questions, taking note of suggestions, or just chatting…each visitor is… Read more: 2 October 2023; Enjoy Your Visit? Help Us By Sharing!