Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Join the Friends at their AGM on Earth Day

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

What do Earth Day, a chili cook-off and a business meeting have in common? The Friends of Murphys Point Park Annual General Meeting – that’s what! Join the Friends on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, at McMartin House (125 Gore … Continue reading →

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Park to be Featured at Historical Society Meeting

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Here are some more details about the Perth Historical Society meeting on Jan. 18 that will feature our own Tobi Kiesewalter as the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome! The PHS meetings are open to the public and held on the … Continue reading →

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Archaeology to be Featured at PHS Meeting

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

Want to learn more about archaeology at Murphys Point? The Perth Historical Society will be featuring our own Tobi Kiesewalter, the Park’s Natural History Education Leader, at its meeting on January 18. Tobi will be talking about “The History and … Continue reading →

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Heritage Mica Festival Returns for 2012

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Work is underway for the planning of the 2012 Heritage Mica Festival. Once again we will be featuring the Silver Queen Mine, one of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County, in many of the festival activities. In order to make … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of the Heritage Mica Festival!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Saturday September 10th: Olde-time carnival day from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Main Beach with clowns, games, facepainting and a sandcastle-building contest (we have prizes!!). Hot Dog Roast at the campfire pit from 6 to 7 p.m. along with … Continue reading →

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Congratulations! Canoe Winner!

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

The winning 2011 Canoe Raffle Ticket has been drawn, and the Friends are pleased to announce the winner is: CRAIG HALPENNY of Perth, with ticket 0078 purchased way back in April at the Perth Festival of the Maples. Congratulations, Craig, … Continue reading →

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Heritage, Music and Voyageur Canoes Coming Up!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Wow, the second weekend of the Heritage Mica Festival (Aug. 27 and 28) will bring loads of exciting activities for the whole family. The Perth Town Crier will welcome all our guests and set the tone for this heritage day. … Continue reading →

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Celtic Music Rocks in the Rain!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

A small but hardy group braved the rain and danced up a storm to the Celtic sounds of Cratur at the Barn Dance and Corn Roast hosted by the Friends of Murphys Point on Sunday. This was the highlight of the … Continue reading →

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Sold Out Crowd for World Premiere!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

The world premiere of The Silver Lining saw a sold-out audience Saturday night (August 20) at the Heritage Mica Festival at Murphys Point. The Friends of Murphys Point commissioned this outdoor  theatre piece to bring to life the Lally family who … Continue reading →

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Heritage Mica Festival Kicks Off!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

It was a beautiful sunny day at the main beach for the kick-off to the second annual Heritage Mica Festival. Lanark Highlands Celtic band Skirmish performed at the opening events.  The band drew crowds during the event hosted by the Friends, … Continue reading →

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