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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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Did Someone Say “Pancakes”?!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Friends of Murphys Point

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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Four Weekends of Heritage Fun!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Friends of Murphys Point

The 2011 Heritage Mica Festival kicks into high gear at Murphys Point in just four weeks and the Friends of Murphys Point are busy putting the final touches on plans for the event. Spanning four weekends from August 20 to … Continue reading →