Crystal Gayle poses for a picture while touring the coal miners museum.

The museum is located at 78 Miller's Creek Road in the building formerly occupied by the Consolidation Coal Company. The exhibits include : A collection of mining emplements, a recreation of a doctor's office, a large collection of Van Lear School related memorabilia, a model of a large section of the town as it appeared during it's "boom years", a 1950's store, and many other exhibits. For additional information or to arrange a tour, e-mail the society at: admin@vanlear.org or phone: (606)789-8540 ask for Tina Webb