Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Our Girl Scout troop visited the mine as part of a Coal Legends patch we were working on while camping in the area. We had 7 girls, ages 11-17, and all of them were absolutely amazed by what they learned by being in the mine. The tour guide (Nick) was absolutely fantastic. He managed to keep the entire group occupied with all of the interesting facts and stories of being a mine worker. He patiently answered all of our questions and really captured the girls attentions. It was a worthwhile experience and the girls learned so much!

We went for railcamp and it was a lot of fun. I liked it not only because I never went to a coal mine before but it was just cool in general. I learned a lot and our tour guide Nick was really cool. It was fun I liked it a lot. I would go back.

I was blown away at the extremely difficult circumstances coal miners are subjected to. Years ago children as young as 10 years old were working in the mines to help put food on the table. To think that the circumstances aren't that much better in today's day and age is amazing. Every person that sees the difficulties people face in order to work and live should help put a new perspective and appreciation for what we have today.

We took our 8 year old and 6 year old on this tour. We all loved it! It was a fascinating piece of American history. Our 8 year old was particularly interested in it, as there were quite a few jobs that he could have had at his age had he been born in 1890. It really showed him how lucky he is that these men struggled to make America the country it is today. I think it helps us all appreciate what our forefathers did for us. The tour guide was very knowledgable and funny as well. The tour was very informative. Highly recommended!

We read three books about coal mines before we left for this trip. The books could not explain how dark, wet, small a real coal mine is. Our family of four got into the small tram with 18 other people. We went 250 feet underground (wear a waterproof jacker). Our guide was wonderful, informative and funny (Tony?). It was very educational to hear how the mine worked and how the miners and their families lived (and died). The book Kids at Work gave a view into the life of children in the mine, but hearing that if the father dies in the mine his family had to provide another mine worker or be evicted from their home (in three days) made us realize why so many parents allowed their very young boys to work in dangerous conditions. Very educational for kids and adults. Be prepared to walk once you are in the mine and wear a jacket with a hood. The water kept dripping on my head, but I wouldn't have missed it. jo

The 190 Slope tour provides a taste of another way of life that is unknown at the start of the 21st century. A visitor gains insight into how miners lived and worked a century ago when coal was a dominant industry. The tour guide was knowledgeable and highly informative.

You may be skeptical about a trip to a coal mine, but it's a super little attraction - particularly for a rainy day. $7 is a more than reasonable price, with an excellent tour and a real descent into the abyss, it won't dissapoint whether young or old!

It was a very interesting tour. We tagged along with a 5th grade school group. Going on the tour with kids made it even more fun. Some of the tour was geared toward kids but it was also very interesting for adults. What an extremely hard life miners had years ago and it's still no picnic today.

If you ever wondered just what the Molly McGuires were about,or the history of coal mining in America this is a must see.What brave and couragous men they were to go down in that hole in the ground every day.Even childeren as young as 5 yrs.old worked in the mine.How the owners never kept records on how many workers died or families that were never compensated by the companies for injuries sustained on the job,not to mention the dreaded "Black Lung Disease" that most suffered from. This is History comming alive in the tour! I would recommend it as a must see for the entire family,worth every buck for the tour!!

It was just awsome!!!! I never thought going to a coal mine tour would be this fascinating. This is a must for the entire family and you can't beat the price. Just don't forget to bring a sweater.