Murphy River Walk

  • March 11, 2011
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Forest and NatureSpring is right around the corner and the warmer weather is certainly welcome. Appreciate nature as you take a nice leisurely stroll on the Murphy River Walk in Murphy, North Carolina. This project started as a concept in 2002 and thanks to the many volunteers and contributors, it is now a 3 mile walking trail that follows the Hiawasse and Valley Rivers which meet in the town of Murphy. The park’s range is from Konahete Park to the old L & N Depot in town.

As you walk along the trail, take in the world around you and realize how wonderfully beneficial nature can be to your health and well being. Not only can it give you a sense of peace and serenity but also lessen the stress of a busy life. Enjoy the native landscaping and learn about the area with the interpretive markers along the way. It also provides a beautiful place to get some exercise and fresh air. If you haven’t tried it yet, you don’t know what you’re missing!

Cherokee County Historical Museum

  • January 20, 2011
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Learn some history of Cherokee County and the Cherokee nation at the Historical Museum in Murphy, NC. This historical museum houses over 2000 authentic artifacts from the Cherokee nation including arrowheads, tools, pottery and much more. The museum reflects the lives of the Cherokee nation in the area before they were moved to Oklahoma along the “Trail of Tears”.   There is a wide variety of minerals on display. Also displayed at the museum is a large collection of over 800 dolls, some dating back to the 1800s.

The Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children.

The museum is located next to the Cherokee County Courthouse at:
87 Peachtree St.
Murphy, North Carolina
828-837-6792

Jamie Laval and Emolyn Liden

  • January 12, 2011
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Jamie Laval, one of the premier Celtic violinists on the international music scene, will be performing at the Community Room of the Keith House on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus on January 21, 2011. He captures his audiences with his passionate performances of traditional music from Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, and Quebec with hints of classical refinement and ethnic music from all around the world. He will be joined by Emolyn Liden who performs dances such as Appalachian Clogging, English Waltz Clogging, French Canadian and Cape Breton Step Dancing.

Showtime is 7:30 PM. Admission is free, donations are welcome. For more information, call 828-837-2775.

The Keith House is located on the John C. Campbell Folk School campus in the U-shaped driveway off Brasstown Road, directly across from Harshaw Road in Brasstown, North Carolina.

Cooley, Kilmer, and Liden

  • January 12, 2011
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The John C. Campbell Folk School often has musical events and concerts and on January 14, 2011, you can hear the music of Cooley, Kilmer, and Liden at the Community Room of the Keith House. This musical group offers a wide variety of folk, bluegrass, country, blues, rock, and jazz music. They share the vocals and play many instruments including guitar, bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica. They have been together for quite some time and have played at many local venues including Brasstown Valley Resort, Crane Creek Vineyards, and Doyles.

The show begins at 7:30 PM and admission is free however, donations are always welcome. For more information and details, call 828-837-2775.

The Keith House is located on the school campus in the U-shaped driveway off Brasstown Rd. directly across from Harshaw Road.

Hometown Christmas Celebration

  • November 12, 2010
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Christmas poinsettiaThe holidays are right around the corner so make sure to kick your holidays off right with Murphy, North Carolina’s Hometown Christmas Celebration beginning on Friday, November 19, 2010. The celebration continues with shopping and Santa on Saturday, November 20, 2010.

The fun begins at 6 PM on Friday with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Come on out to downtown Murphy to see the festive ceremony and enjoy the music and entertainment. Don’t forget to bring the children on Saturday to see Santa as he strolls around town. Many of the town’s merchants will be offering sales and incentives the help you get your Christmas shopping underway.

For more information about this event, call 828-837-6821.

Welcome to the new Downtown Murphy website!

  • November 10, 2010
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If you know of a local event or some interesting story about Murphy let us know and we will consider publishing it.

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