Tag Archives: Mica Festival

Join the Mica Festival Fun This Weekend!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Friends of Murphys Point

There’s plenty to do this weekend at Murphys Point as part of the ongoing Heritage Mica Festival! Join us at 7:30 p.m. at the park amphitheatre for stories with Bear the Tinker! Let your imagination take you away as some of our … Continue reading →

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This Place Rocks!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Friends of Murphys Point

Murphys Point is renowned for the Silver Queen Mine, where mica, feldspar and apatite were extracted in its heyday in the early 1900s. Well now folks who are intrigued after visiting this wonder or one of the many events of our 2012 Heritage … Continue reading →

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Culture, Crier and Canoes!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Friends of Murphys Point

A truly unique experience for the Cultural Explorer! July 18-19 package for two $450.00 (taxes are included) July 18-19 package for single $310.00 (taxes are included) August 15-16 package for two $450.00 (taxes are included) August 15-16 package for single … Continue reading →