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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum Grand Opening

WVHC Event

Location/County: Matewan, Mingo
May 16, 2015

The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum Grand Opening takes place Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to 4 p.m.

Come get your first glimpse of the museum’s interactive exhibits, hear from mine wars reenactors and historians, and enjoy music, food, and fellowship. The opening coincides with the town’s renowned Matewan Heritage Day festivities.

WHEN: May 16 from 10 am to 4 pm / Formal program from 1 pm to 3 pm / Matewan Massacre Drama performances at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

WHERE: 336 Mate Street in downtown Matewan, WV

ACTIVITIES: Live music, food, live taping of the Friendly Neighbor Radio Show, door prize, historical reenactors, descendants of mine war participants, exhibits, gift shop, Matewan Massacre Drama.

This project is funded in part by a West Virginia Humanities Council grant.