Category Archives: Heritage Mica Festival

This Weekend at the Heritage Mica Festival

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Friends of Murphys Point

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 Friends of Murphys Point

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 Friends of Murphys Point

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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