Tag Archives: Pendarvis

Location-Location: Max Fernekes Mineral Point 1940 and Now

Posted on June 7, 2015 by mineralpoint

Max Fernekes (1905-1984) was one of Mineral Point’s first artist residents, paving the way for future generations that have transformed Mineral Point into an artists’ haven. Max’s drawings, paintings and prints are a beautiful record of Mineral Point in the … Continue reading →

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Little Free Walk of Little Free Libraries

Posted on July 21, 2014 by mineralpoint

Last October, reporter Helen O’Neill visited Mineral Point, WI, and was charmed. The article she wrote was released a few days ago by the Associated Press and was then picked up in the following media outlets: ABC News, Post Bulletin, Rochester, Minnesota, SF … Continue reading →

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Reconstructing Kitto’s Crossing

Posted on January 9, 2014 by mineralpoint

“Well the bridge at Kitto’s Crossing is a wreck. … Sooo… today and tomorrow I’m going to start demolition. Hope community will join in. Thanks if you can help:)  – Facebook post from June 27, 2013 Everyone is talking about … Continue reading →

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Cornishcopia

Posted on September 25, 2013 by mineralpoint

In 1993, 100 townspeople gathered to celebrate Edgar Hellum‘s investiture as a Cornish Bard. They staged an afternoon ceremony followed by a pasty dinner. This modest affair turned out to be the beginning of Mineral Point’s annual Cornish Fest. Now celebrating … Continue reading →

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Meet John Martin At Pendarvis

Posted on June 22, 2013 by mineralpoint

Tonight at Pendarvis, you’ll have a chance to visit with John and Christiana Martin, as they greet you in the couple’s log cabin built in 1841. The event is part of “Midsummer Spirits,” a Celtic celebration of one of the … Continue reading →

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