Miners Memorial is Saturday at Coal Creek Miners Museum

Fraterville Mine Disaster happened on May 19, 1902

ROCKY TOP, TN (WLAF) – Take a trip back in time on Saturday at the Coal Creek Miners Museum during the Miners Memorial. That’s tomorrow from 11am until 2pm.

Come along for a day of remembering, learning, having fun and enjoying good food and fellowship. It’s your chance to tour the museum and learn more about the Coal Creek War, the Cross Mountain Mine Disaster and the convict lease system that shook the Coal Creek area.

The more than 200 miners who lost their lives in the 1902 Fraterville Mine Disaster will be remembered.

Tap your toe to live music while free food is served. The Coal Creek Miners Museum is at 201 South Main Street at Rocky Top.

Contact the museum by phone at 865.603.5006 or visit online. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 05/17/2024-6AM-PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MUSEUM)