Author Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Archaeology to be Featured at PHS Meeting

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

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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Canoe Raffle Winner!

Congratulations once again to Craig Halpenny of Perth, who won our annual canoe raffle! Proceeds go towards Friends natural heritage education programs. Below, from left, are Park Superintendent Curtis Thompson; Friends Directors Cindy Deachman, Stephanie Gray, Cathy Lamport and Judy … Continue reading →

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