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From jct I-77/I-64 (exit 44): Go 1-1/2 mi E on Hwy 3, then 6 blocks N on Ewart Ave.
This is a great thing to see in the area. Take a tour on a train of the coal mine. Don the tour guide was fantastic. You'll learn all about how coal miners used to live and work. It is absolutely eye opening to see and hear about the conditions people had to endure to live in the coal camps and work there. You can also see the historical buildings that were preserved. Highly recommend seeing this place. Tour is about 45 mins in the mine.
What a great educational experience. When combined with a fun guide like Don, (all the guides are retired miners)this is a good use of time and makes me appreciate what coal miners had to endure to keep this country going. I highly recommend!
We had a great tour with Gerald! We loved hearing his perspective as a retired Coal Miner and the things he demonstrated and pointed out on the tour. What a fantastic experience. The Coal Camp houses are also a fun way to travel back in time and envision life in the 1900s, especially thanks to Bea and Dana (as well as the other attendants whose names I can’t remember!) who made our visit memorable, and fun!! If you want to learn more about the history of coal in WV, or are just looking for a rainy day activity for all ages, let this be at the top of your list!
We had a great time. You ride into the mine and guide explains in a knowledgeable way the workings and abuses of early miners. There's also a company house , church, museum and other coal mining exhibits. We bought a nice coal mining hoodie for only $24. I definitely recommend this tour.
This tour was absolutely phenomenal!! I grew up near coal mining but knew very little about it. The ride into the mine with our knowledgeable guide and retired miner, Gerald, really opened up the world of coal mining to all of us. I confess, I wasn't expecting much when my husband said he wanted to go, but I was truly blown away by the experience. Everyone should visit this at least once.
