For the past 70 years, the King Coal Association has promoted and celebrated the history of mining in Southwestern ...

Jan. 5, 2006— -- Out of one of the toughest and most dangerous jobs in the world have come generations of powerful stories, almost all hinging on life and death and the suspense of waiting. "You ...

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A new way of seeing the history of anthracite coal mining brought Pam Hummell of the Grove City Historical Society to the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour in Scranton. "It was ...

Continuing a tradition that started in 1953, the King Coal Show will bring people from the area to celebrate Southwestern Pennsylvania’s coal mining history. This is the 70th year for the annual ...

The Chattanooga Daily Times headline on Tuesday, July 21, 1891, ‘The Coal Creek War the Sole Topic of Discussion Yesterday’, reflected the impact of the regional conflict between coal miners, prison ...

"It is my favourite time of year to work. It is a fantastic time of year to work and I have been robbed of that this year," ...

During the 19 months of the United States’ involvement in World War I, the federal government froze industrial workers’ wages to finance its military effort. After the war ended on Nov. 11, 1918, the ...

This painting pays tribute to the coal miners of Trehafod, celebrating their hard work and legacy. Watch the creation process and appreciate the detailed artwork honoring mining history. #CoalMining # ...