WV Coal Miner

Located in the heart of New River Park, in beautiful Beckley, West Virginia, the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine offers visitors a realistic look at coal mining as it was at the turn of the century. 

Traveling 1500 feet beneath the hillsides of New River Park, passengers are carried along track in authentic "man cars" from the mine entrance into old working sections. Exhibits throughout explore the history of low-seam coal mining from the hand-loading days into the era of modern
mechanization.
Tel. 304-256-1747    email: info@beckleymine.com  www.beckleymine.com

Thurmond WV

Once among the greatest railroad towns along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, Thurmond recaptures the days when steel rails, steam, and coal were the major themes in our nation's history. The historic Thurmond Depot has been restored to serve as a park visitor center. Exhibits and historic furnishings bring the golden days of railroading back to life.

Thurmond Visitor Center and Depot

Located at Memorial Boulevard and 14th Street West, in Huntington's Ritter Park, this outdoor museum, owned and operated entirely by the Chapter, is open free every Sunday from 2-5 P.M., from Memorial Day to September 30th. Call Tom Lambert at 304-736-7349 to schedule special visits. Otherwise by appointment. Chapter members, as your hosts, are happy to explain everything on display.

Huntington Rail Road Museum