Category Archives: Silver Queen Mine

Celtic Music Rocks in the Rain!

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!

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!

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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