
Tag Archive: coal


Coal Miners Appreciation Day
November 18, 2022

‘Hello Spring’ Miners’ Swap Meet
April 21, 2022

‘Hello Spring’ Miners’ Swap Meet
April 21, 2022

“Coal Miners: West Virginia Heroes” Exhibit Now on Display in Fairmont
May 14, 2021

Mining in Marion
March 29, 2021

Marion’s Railroad History
March 26, 2021

Pioneers to Pepperoni Rolls: 200 Years of History in the Middle of Everywhere
November 9, 2020

Farmington No. 9 Mine Memorial
November 12, 2019
Coal Country Miniature Golf is in full swing! ️ Hit a round then check out their mining museum and try your hand at shoveling a ton of coal. ⛏ @coalcountryminigolf #mymarionwv #almostheaven #familyfun #coal #minigolf
June 3, 2019

The Diversity in Appalachia series, hosted by The Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center wraps up tonight as Rev. Richard Bowyer talks about his experience 50 years ago during the Farmington Mine Disaster. His talk begins at 7:00 pm. #mymarionwv #Appalachia #wvhistory #coal
November 13, 2018

The fall issue of Goldenseal Magazine commemorates the anniversary of the 1968 Farmington No. 9 Mine Disaster. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up your copy to read first-hand accounts of the devastation families and local communities suffered. ⛏️ #coal #Appalachia #WVhistory #mymarionwv #almostheaven
September 21, 2018

The First Annual Coal Heritage and Bluegrass Festival is more than coal, and it’s more than bluegrass. It’s community and celebration. Go to the link in our profile to read about Saturday’s festivities. ⛏️ #coal #heritage #mymarionwv
June 18, 2018

Coal Country is the perfect place to celebrate #MiniatureGolfDay! It’s one of the most unique courses in the country. ️ #minigolf #familyfun #mymarionwv #coalmine #coal
September 21, 2017

Celebrate Marion County’s Most Unique Holiday Events
November 29, 2016

History Comes Alive In Marion County
September 21, 2016

Family fun is in full swing at the Coal Country Miniature Golf course! #minigolf #coal #fairmontwv #mymarionwv #gotowv
July 14, 2016

It’s a HOLE IN…. two. Have you hit a hole in one at Coal Country Miniature Golf yet? #minigolf #FairmontWV #familyfun #coalmine #coal #history
April 21, 2016

Lots to see and learn at the Coal Miners Appreciation Day/ Swap Meet. Today at the Knights of Columbus. #coal #coalminer #wv
December 5, 2015

Uncover amazing rare collectibles at the Coal Miner’s Appreciation Day and Swap Meet and get a unique insight into our area’s most storied industry. Dec. 5th from 10 – 3 @ Knights of Columbus #coal #coalminer #mining #FairmontWV #WV
November 25, 2015

Happy #miniaturegolfday Coal Country Mini Golf! One of the country’s most unique mini golf courses with its coal mining theme. Fun and history all in one! #minigolf #coal #coalmining #FairmontWV
September 21, 2015
