Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation

Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation The Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization created to preserve the Quecreek Mine Rescue Memorial.

The successful rescue of the nine miners drew international attention and emotion. From July 24 to 28, 2002, the catastrophe and ensuing rescue captured the hearts and hopes of millions of people worldwide. The rescue took place on the 212-year-old Dormel Farms, listed on the Pennsylvania Historic Registry. Since the rescue on July 28, tens of thousands of people from around the world have visited

the farm, home of William Arnold and his parents, Melvin and Dorcas Arnold, to view the site where the miners were rescued. This tremendous show of public interest and support prompted the Arnold family to explore the vision of developing the site into a permanent monument. To help facilitate this process, the Arnold family has created the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3), a charitable organization "to preserve the site and celebrate the inspirational story of the Quecreek mine rescue." The Quecreek Mine Rescue Site invites you to come visit the rescue site where you can walk right up to the rescue shaft where the miners emerged from the dark, cold mine 240 feet below after 77 hours of frigid darkness. You will be greeted by the seven-foot tall bronze statue of a coal miner at the top of the walkway into the rescue site. Hear the story of the miracle from people personally involved in the rescue. Touch the rescue capsule and try to imagine how it would feel to squeeze into it with your strength nearly gone.

07/28/2025

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11/10/2024

Bill Arnold of the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, 2017 recipient of the Betty Haupt Memorial Tourism Award, and PA State Rep. Matt Dowling

07/31/2024

twenty-two years ago yesterday in the early morning hours of July 28, 2002, federal, state, and local officials successfully rescued nine miners from the flooded Quecreek mine outside of Somerset. Learn more about the "9 for 9" rescue at the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation.

We are looking for a few volunteers to help us staff the Quecreek Mine Rescue Museum. Retirement isn't as much fun as yo...
07/29/2023

We are looking for a few volunteers to help us staff the Quecreek Mine Rescue Museum. Retirement isn't as much fun as you thought it would be? Want to get out of the house a little more? Do you know someone who might like this? Contact Bill Arnold for more information. [email protected] He would love to talk to you!

07/26/2023
We want to thank everyone who made it out to help us celebrate the 20th Anniversay of the Miracle Rescue of 9 trapped mi...
07/29/2022

We want to thank everyone who made it out to help us celebrate the 20th Anniversay of the Miracle Rescue of 9 trapped miners in the Quecreek Mine back in 2002! Here are some pictures of the happenings on Saturday, day 2.

07/24/2022

The miracle rescue of nine miners after 77 hours trapped more than 200 feet below ground in 2002 was celebrated Saturday.

Lots to do and see today at the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site! Come join us. Be sure to get a Pig Raffle ticket, available i...
07/23/2022

Lots to do and see today at the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site! Come join us. Be sure to get a Pig Raffle ticket, available in the museum in the Gift Shop, and being sold on the grounds by volunteers.

Here are some pictures from earlier today at Quecreek Mine Rescue Site's 20th Anniversary Celebration, going on today an...
07/22/2022

Here are some pictures from earlier today at Quecreek Mine Rescue Site's 20th Anniversary Celebration, going on today and tomorrow. Come join us! Be sure to pick up your Pig Raffle tickets inside the museum. Only 100 tickets and 3 winners per ticket. Winning ticket drawn at 5pm tomorrow (Saturday 23rd) at the rescue site!

Address

140 Haupt Road
Somerset, PA
15501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18144455090

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