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Programme: 150th Anniversary of Muir's Departure for America

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Dunbar's John Muir Association has arranged a programme of events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of John Muir's departure for America from Dunbar on February 19th 1849.


Tuesday 9th to Friday 26th February:
John Muir Exhibition in Dunbar Library

This year's John Muir Exhibition will include a display of proposals for the future development of the John Muir House as an educational and tourist centre.


Saturday 13th February, 7.45pm:
Folk Night with the Herber Mooths and the Wee Harbour Grudges

Our Lady of the Waves Church Hall: Bar and Refreshments.
Tickets £3.00 & £1.50


Thursday 18th February:
No Homework Tonight!

Bairns you need na' learn your lessons tonight for we're gaun to America the morn!

Daniel Muir

Friday 19th February, 1.00pm:
Pageant

Dunbar children re-live John Muir's last journey from his house on the High Street to Dunbar Railway Station from where, as a boy of nearly 11, he and his father took the train to Helensburgh and thereafter sailed to a new life in America.


Friday 19th February, 8.00pm:
Ceilidh

Corn Exchange: Bar and Refreshments.
Tickets £3.00 & £1.50


Tuesday 23rd February, 8.00pm:
Illustrated talk about the life and legacy of John Muir

Nigel Hawkins and Graham White will give an illustrated talk about the life and legacy of John Muir.
Narthex, Dunbar Parish Church


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