Category Archives: Lally Homestead

Silver Queen Mine Open House on Sunday!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Friends of Murphys Point

Join park staff and the Friends of Murphys Point this Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a Heritage Mica Days event – an Open House at the Silver Queen Mine! Picture this: The year is 1908 … Continue reading →

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Register for Geoheritage Tour Today!

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

On Saturday, Oct. 25 we have our fundraising Geoheritage Tour. Those people who drive by rock cuts on the Canadian Shield on a daily basis will be astounded by their story and their up-close beauty. Same goes for the landscaped rocks … Continue reading →

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Calling all geology enthusiasts!

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

Do you love rocks? The Friends have a great event for you! On Saturday, Oct. 25 we are hosting a Geoheritage Tour as a fundraiser for Friends activities. It starts in Perth at the Crystal Palace/Tay Basin (click here for a … Continue reading →

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