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Belhaven, a Journey

Posted on January 17, 2013 by duncan

‘Belhaven, a Journey’ An exhibition of panoramic photographs by Gordon Jenkinson at John Muir’s Birthplace Museum 10am – 5pm Wednesday – Saturday 1pm – 5pm Sunday Closed Monday and Tuesday

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January 2013 Newsletter

Posted on January 17, 2013 by duncan

The articles in the January 2013 issue of the Friends Newsletter include: Annual General Meeting: Convener’s Report Premiere of John Muir in the New World John Muir in 2013 and 2014 ‘Boyhood and Youth’ Centenary Friends’ ‘Boyhood and Youth’ Centenary … Continue reading →

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Two towns joined together by a National Hero

Posted on January 14, 2013 by duncan
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Message from Will Collin

Posted on January 10, 2013 by duncan

Friends’ ‘Boyhood and Youth’ Centenary Plans for 2013 When the Muirs settled in Wisconsin in 1849, Daniel Muir chose 80 acres of wild land adjoining a lake in Marquette County.  The area is still rural and the lake and 120 … Continue reading →

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September 2012 Newsletter

Posted on September 29, 2012 by duncan

The articles in the September 2012 issue of the Friends Newsletter include: Notice of Annual General Meeting Premiere of John Muir in the New World Bleachingfield Community Centre – Open Day Dunbar and John Muir – A Conversation Visit by … Continue reading →

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Dunbar and John Muir – A Conversation

Posted on September 29, 2012 by duncan

Dunbar and John Muir – A Conversation Wednesday 24th October 2012 at 7.00pm Bleachingfield Community Centre, Dunbar This event has been inspired by the Conversations that have been held over the past couple of years in Dunbar Library. The idea … Continue reading →

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John Muir in the New World

Posted on September 29, 2012 by duncan

Wednesday 10th October 2012 7.30pm – 9.00pm Dunbar Town House, High Street, Dunbar John Muir in the New World John Muir in the New World first aired nationally in the USA on Monday, April 18, 2011 in honour of Earth Day … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting

Posted on September 28, 2012 by duncan

Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 6.45pm for 7.00pm Dunbar Town House, High Street, Dunbar Agenda (i) Report on year’s activities (ii) Filling any vacancies on Council* (iii) Other competent business* Non-members will be warmly welcomed * Please note that nominations … Continue reading →

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Visit of Harold and Janet Wood

Posted on September 15, 2012 by duncan

Harold Wood, renowned webmaster for the Sierra Club’s John Muir Exhibit, is a long standing life member of Friends.  Among his many roles Harold is also chair of the Sierra Club’s Education Committee and an expert on all things regarding … Continue reading →

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US State Coins

Posted on August 20, 2012 by duncan

The 50 State Quarters were released by the United States Mint every ten weeks, or five each year. They were released in the same order that the states ratified the Constitution, starting with Delaware 1787 and ending with Hawaii 1950. … Continue reading →

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