Eckley Miners' Village Museum

Eckley Miners' Village Museum Pennsylvania's historic mining town This page is run for Eckley Miners' Village Museum by the Eckley Miners' Village Associates.
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Our Mission:
Eckley Miners' Village preserves and interprets for citizens and visitors the everyday life of miners and other mining company employees in a culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse company-owned anthracite community or "patch town." Our goals are to present exhibits, tours, educational programs, and special events which broaden the understanding and appreciation of the fami

ly and working life of the anthracite miners, including working conditions, employment practices, and development of the labor movement within the industry. Major themes to be presented include:

-The relationship of the coal companies and their leaders to their workers;
-The lives of workers in a company town including working conditions;
-The family, social, cultural and economic life of the community, including medical services and health issues;
-The history of the organization of workers, formation of labor unions, and the important role of the anthracite region in the development of the national labor movement;
-The impact of the de-industrialization on anthracite communities in the region

(Our continuous goal is to) work with other groups whose valued guidance and support enhance the mission and goals of the Eckley Miners' Village Associates and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

06/04/2026
Patchtown Days + Bluegrass Dispatch is coming up soon on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21!Join us for a good old-fa...
06/02/2026

Patchtown Days + Bluegrass Dispatch is coming up soon on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21!

Join us for a good old-fashioned celebration of NEPA's coalcracker culture. We'll have live entertainment from Stone House Breakdown, Dave Matsinko, Russ Rentler, Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, Emerald Isle Step Dancers, and more. Alta Presents Danteā€™s Inferno, Wicked foods, and Conyngham Brewing Company will have local food and beer, and nearly 20 vendors will showcase their homemade crafts. We're rounding it out with tours of our historic structures and special exhibits from Bischoff Inn and Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

Looking for a last-minute Fathers Day gift? Sign dad up for a blacksmithing or broom making workshop using the link below!

Patchtown Days is supported by generous sponsorships from Blaschak Anthracite, Visit Luzerne County, and Reading and Northern Railroad - Passenger.

Tours are Back! Today at 1pm. Stop down TODAY a little before 1pm to purchase your ticket. Guided tours are the only way...
05/30/2026

Tours are Back! Today at 1pm.

Stop down TODAY a little before 1pm to purchase your ticket. Guided tours are the only way to see inside several of our historic buildings.

Order H***h Wagon Brew Fest tickets by June 1 to guarantee you get a souvenir tasting glass! We'll only have a limited n...
05/29/2026

Order H***h Wagon Brew Fest tickets by June 1 to guarantee you get a souvenir tasting glass! We'll only have a limited number of glasses available for tickets purchased after June 1. All others will receive a plastic tasting cup.

Get tickets at https://hooch-wagon-2026.eventbrite.com

There are just under 2 weeks left to get a souvenir tasting glass when you purchase brew fest tickets!

https://hooch-wagon-2026.eventbrite.com

Order tickets to our July 11 H***h Wagon Brew Fest by June 1, and we'll throw in a limited-edition tasting glass. We've got an awesome lineup of breweries, wineries, and cideries, food trucks, and musical entertainment. You won't want to miss it!

Saturday Tours are Back! Saturdays at 1pm Want a guided tour of the village? Starting THIS WEEKEND, simply drop in a few...
05/27/2026

Saturday Tours are Back!
Saturdays at 1pm

Want a guided tour of the village? Starting THIS WEEKEND, simply drop in a few minutes before 1pm on Saturdays for a guided tour.

***Tours are not available on event days.

Patchtown Days + Bluegrass Dispatch is only a month away, and sign-ups for craft workshops are now available!Join us for...
05/22/2026

Patchtown Days + Bluegrass Dispatch is only a month away, and sign-ups for craft workshops are now available!

Join us for make-and-take broom making and blacksmithing workshops to learn historic trades from skilled artisans. Meckley Brooms will offer three different workshops, and Chris Knight of Knightsmith will fire up his forge for you to make your own J-hooks.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register in advance. Please note that festival admission is not included in the price of workshops.

šŸ§¹Broom making tickets: https://www.meckleybrooms.com/event-list

šŸ”„Blacksmithing tickets: https://eckleyminersvillage.com/event/blacksmithing-workshops/

There are just under 2 weeks left to get a souvenir tasting glass when you purchase brew fest tickets!https://hooch-wago...
05/19/2026

There are just under 2 weeks left to get a souvenir tasting glass when you purchase brew fest tickets!

https://hooch-wagon-2026.eventbrite.com

Order tickets to our July 11 H***h Wagon Brew Fest by June 1, and we'll throw in a limited-edition tasting glass. We've got an awesome lineup of breweries, wineries, and cideries, food trucks, and musical entertainment. You won't want to miss it!

Volunteering at Eckley Saturday, May 9 | 11amJoin us this weekend, Saturday, May 9 at 11am to learn more about volunteer...
05/06/2026

Volunteering at Eckley
Saturday, May 9 | 11am

Join us this weekend, Saturday, May 9 at 11am to learn more about volunteering at Eckley Miners' Village Museum. From history to acting, there's something for everyone.

Volunteering at Eckley Minersā€™ Village Museum is a family-friendly, rewarding way to connect with the past, serve your community, and become a steward of the region's history and heritage. We hope to see you there!

Today's your last chance to get early-bird tickets to our July 11 H***h Wagon Brew Fest! That's a 10% savings that you c...
04/30/2026

Today's your last chance to get early-bird tickets to our July 11 H***h Wagon Brew Fest! That's a 10% savings that you can spend on bottles and cans of NEPA wine, beer, and cider at this year's patchtown block party.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite and going fast, so don't delay! Link below ā¬‡ļø

Address

2 Eckley Main Street
Weatherly, PA
18255

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15706362070

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