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Eckley Miners' Village
Visit an authentic 19th-century patch town, a typical coal miners' village of 58 buildings - miners' houses, churches, a doctor's office and company store - situated on 92 acres in the heart of the anthracite coal region. Programs include an Anthracite Lecture Series, Patch Town Days, Armed Forces Tribute, Civil War Encampment and Christmas in Eckley. Visitor services include an orientation film, exhibits, museum store and, when available, guided tours. The site was used for filming The Molly Maguires in 1968. Operated in partnership with the Eckley Miners' Village Associates.
Phone
570-636-2070
Website
Hours of Operation
Visitor Center, all year:
| MON: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| TUE: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| WED: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| THU: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| FRI: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| SAT: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| SUN: | noon - 5:00 pm |
Buildings, May 25 - September 2 (daily):
Open via guided tours
Buildings, September 3 - October 6 (weekends only):
Open via guided tours
Admission Details
Without Tour
Adult: $8.00
Seniors (65+) & Discount: $7.00
Youth (3-11): $6.00
Children under 3: Free
Active Military Duty & Immediate Family: Free
Guided Tour: $2.00
Discounted rates for group tours by reservation.
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