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The Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s Tour of Pennsylvania’s Coal Culture
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Explore the fascinating history of the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania on a trip to Eckley Miners’ Village Saturday, Oct. 12, sponsored by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP). Eckley preserves a way of life that dominated the anthracite region for over 140 years. Go into a lateral coal mine where miners worked by hand, and a strip mine showing current mining techniques. The tour will leave from 1300 Locust St., Philadelphia, at 8:30 a.m., return at about 6 p.m. and include all transportation, a talk en route, admissions and lunch. REGISTER BEFORE SEPT. 18 AND SAVE $5. With early registration, $65 each for HSP members and $75 each for non-members. After Sept. 18, HSP members $70 each, non-members $80 each. To register, email or call the number below. For more information call 215-732-6200 ext. 207 or visit the Society's web site.
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-732-6200 ext. 412
Fax: 215-732-2680
Email: events@hsp.org
Visit the website at http://www.hsp.org
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