Frank Mount Pleasant may not sound like a familiar name but he has one of the largest displays at the Native American Museum of Art located inside Smokin Joes. Frank was an Olympic athlete from the Tuscarora Nation, who participated in the 1908 Olympic games in London. Frank began his athletic career in 1904 at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania where he excelled in football and track.

The 1908 Olympian placed sixth in the long jump despite a ligament injury and was awarded two Olympic Commemorative participation medals. Today the Native America Museum of Art, located inside Smokin Joes on the Tuscarora Nation, is home to six of Frank's track and field medals including the two Olympic participation medals.

Frank eventually became the first American Indian to earn a diploma from Dickinson College (1910), served as an Army lieutenant in WWI and was decorated for bravery. Photos and memorabilia of Frank Mount Pleasant are on display year-round and museum entrance is free to patrons.

If you would like more information regarding the Native American Museum of Art and Frank Mount Pleasant Olympic memorabilia, you may do so through Jennifer Pauly at Smokin Joes (716) 614-8817 or at jpauly@smokinjoe.com. The Native American Museum of Art is open everyday from 7am -10pm (free admission) located inside Smokin Joes Trading Post, 2293 Saunders Settlement Rd in Sanborn.