Category Archives: Geology

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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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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The Silver Lining

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

Join us for the performance of The Silver Lining at the Heritage Mica Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20. The cast and musicians have been rehearsing their lines to bring the history of the Silver Queen Mine and the Lally family to … Continue reading →

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This Weekend at the Heritage Mica Festival

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

A busy weekend ahead heralds the beginning of the 2011 Heritage Mica Festival. The festival officially kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 20 with a fabulous BBQ and the music of Skirmish under the main tent at the Main Beach in the … Continue reading →

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Help Us Finish Ore Wagon Restoration!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Thanks to a wonderful group of volunteers, the 1860s ore wagon that has been located for many years on the Silver Queen Mine Trail has been restored to almost-pristine condition, but we’re not quite done! The dilapidated Adams wagon came … Continue reading →

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Sold Out Pancake Breakfast!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

The Friends’ latest culinary adventure was a complete sell out! The pancake breakfast held at the Main Beach on Sunday was scheduled to run for two hours, but the campers and visitors at Murphys Point proved to be a very … Continue reading →

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Did Someone Say “Pancakes”?!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Join us at Murphys Point on Sunday, July 31 for a fantastic pancake breakfast hosted by the Friends on the main beach at the park from 9 to 11 a.m. Funds raised will support the upcoming Heritage Mica Festival in August and September.  The menu … Continue reading →

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