Opened in 1962, the coal mine tours show off Beckley and Raleigh County’s heritage. Leslie Baker, Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Beckley, welcomes everyone for their 62nd season.

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Youth Museum at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine started up Toddler Tuesdays for 2025. February’s classes are already full, but March still had availability as of ...

the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, and the Tamarack, a showcase of Appalachian arts and crafts. Beckley can claim recognition for owning the first community antenna and being a forerunner of cable TV.

In this episode we visit Beckley, WV, a town shaped by coal but its story runs deeper than the mines Join us for a journey through Beckley, WV. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allegheny ...