Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum

Enjoy an exciting, unforgettable trip back in time to learn about the century-old history of semi-bituminous coal mining, railroading and iron-making on Broad Top Mountain in south-central Pennsylvania. Discover how immigrant miners toiled deep underground to fuel the financial prosperity of America's industrial and transportation heritage. Learn how the coal seams were formed millions of years ago. Experience the hardships of the miners and their families as they struggles to survive in the shadow of mining collieries. Discover how the miners dug the coal by hand, the types of tools they used, and how the coal was shipped to market. Learn about the labor union movement and miners strikes. View what remains of the industries today in several National Register Historic District and along the "Broad Top Area Coal Miners Trail of History" Open May-October Saturday 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Open for group tours year round by appointment. Admission: Adults - $5 Children $3

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