WV Mine Wars Tour
WV Mine Wars Tour
No aspect of central Appalachia is less known or understood, or more central to the character of the region today, than the development of its coal industry and the resulting mine wars. Witness the fascinating history and events of the West Virginia Mine Wars first-hand with a three-day tour featuring the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, WV Mine Wars Museum, the 99th anniversary re-enactment of the Battle of Matewan, Blair Mountain Battlefield, and more.
When?
May 17-19, 2019
What's Included?
- 2 nights lodging at Twin Falls Resort State Park Lodge
- All meals, excluding two dinners
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Admission and guided tours:
- Tamarack Cultural Center
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
- West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
- Battle of Matewan Re-enactment
- Hatfield & Chambers graves in McCarr, KY
- Blair Mountain Battlefield
- McDowell County Courthouse
- World War I Black Soldiers Memorial
- Mansions in Bramwell, WV, “The Home of the Millionaires”
- Deluxe motor coach transportation
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This trip is being offered in partnership with Heritage Adventures.
Space is Limited!
Sign up today by calling 240-500-2236, option 1, or clicking the links below.
Pricing is per person.
Refund Policy for West Virginia Mine Wars Tour
Receive a full refund if cancellation is 30 days or more before departure. Receive a 50% refund if cancellation is less than 30 days before departure. No refund will be given for no-shows on the day of departure.
Travel Insurance
Heritage Adventures highly recommends that you purchase trip insurance to guard against unforeseen events that may prevent you from taking the tour. Allianz Travel Insurance and Travel Guard by AIG are two of the major travel insurance providers operating in the US. Heritage Adventures and Hagerstown Community College are not associated with any insurance provider and does not recommend or vouch for any such company. Heritage Adventures advises you to read your policy carefully and to know exactly what contingencies are covered.
Questions?
Contact Jenna Lamblin at jllamblin@hagerstowncc.edu or 240-500-2582.