Author Archives: jimt

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 →

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 →

On 6th June,Geoff McQuilken, Executive Director of Mono Lake Committee, in California visited the Birthplace with his wife Sarah, children Caelen and Ellery, and father Gordon. Our tour of Dunbar was curtailed as the heavens opened and we got drookit.. … Continue reading →

in fond memory of Susan (1962 – 2012) our gude fechter an inspiration to us all A book of remembrance will be available from Sunday 26th May at the John Muir Birthplace for all who wish to sign the book … Continue reading →

From Dan Cairney, Past President. A very sad day for the Friends of John Muir Birthplace at the lossof Susan, who although seriously ill for some time was still committed to the story of John Muir. In the early days … Continue reading →

Mrs Susan Panton t is with a sore heart that I have to tell you of the death of our secretary, Susan. Susan died on Sunday 20th May in Belhaven Hospital, her family beside her, after a long battle with … Continue reading →

John Muir’s old school, Dunbar Burgh, some years ago split into a grammar and a primary. Dunbar Primary School is now the biggest in Scotland in terms of pupil numbers. As a result it has been divided into 2 campuses. … Continue reading →

Friends are delighted to welcome Alison Mc Gachy to Council. Alison previously served as the John Muir Trust representative until she left on her round world trips. Alison’s knowledge and experience will be much welcomed by Council