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PHOTO Shakespeare in the Park

AMY QUINLIVAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months, 4 weeks AGO
by AMY QUINLIVAN
Mineral Independent | August 27, 2025 12:00 AM

Nearly 100 Mineral County residents packed the fairgrounds with lawn chairs on Thursday evening to witness King Henry V leave his throne and conquer France. The beautiful and pleasant weather lent itself to the crowd, who enjoyed a thrilling and high-quality performance from actors with Montana Shakespeare in the Park, celebrating their 53rd season. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

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