On this Day in History Sid Hatfield, the Miner’s Friend, was born. Born in Pike County, Kentucky, Sid worked as a blacksmith and a coal miner before enlisting to serve in World War I…
Happy Birthday to West Virginia Legend, Frank Keeney!
Today, Tuesday, March 15 is the 140th anniversary of the birth of Frank Keeney, legendary West Virginia labor leader and United Mine Workers of America District 17 president from 1916-1924. While his name may not be well known outside West Virginia, his leadership and determination helped to improve the lives of working people across the nation…
Sharples: The Valiant Fight Ends when President Harding Sends in 2,500 Federal Troops
Marmet: The Beginning of the Most Significant Labor Rebellion in American History
Welcome to Kirstyn, our NEW Communications & Outreach Coordinator!
Call for Artist Submissions
We are looking for a visual artist to design and create a collaborative, community-based mural inside the stairwell of the Nenni Building! More details on the project and how to apply are found here.
Remembering our past serves our future.
“The Museum touches every corner of my heart. It honors my coal-mining family and celebrates the sacrifices they made to bring a union to eastern Kentucky. It has preserved, shared, and celebrated a history too long concealed—a history of my people and my place told with integrity in the most respectful and honest way possible.”
The Battle of Blair Mountain Centennial Video Recap
We—museums, descendants of the RedNeck Army, labor activists, musicians, teachers, history buffs, and more—gathered in early September to host and attend a slate of events across Central Appalachia, and online. We’re excited to bring it to YOU with a short film that recaps just a few of the #Blair100 Centennial events.
New Online Exhibit: Making the Archaeology of the Battle of Blair Mountain Public
UMWA Local 1440's Building Dedication Ceremony was a huge success!
On June 12, UMWA Local 1440 named the building at 401 Mate Street, where the museum is located, the Cecil E. Roberts Building in honor of the president of the United Mine Workers of America for his many years of service in the American labor movement, and especially his efforts to help Local 1440 secure their pensions and healthcare.
