Coal Creek Miners Museum, Tennessee, United States
4.5 (10 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Rocky Top History Museums
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On display at the Coal Creek Miners Museum is the rich history of the miners that lived, worked and died in Coal Creek, Fraterville and Briceville, Tennessee. You will learn how the "free" miners fought against the convict lease system and about a community that not only survived one mining disaster but two that killed almost every man in the community and young boys too.
Address
201 S Main St, Rocky Top, TN 37769-2205
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Website
http://www.coalcreekminersmuseum.com
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4.5 based on (10 reviews)
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5Mimi R 5:00 PM Sep 4, 2017
Visiting
We visited this museum and were very impressed and very pleased. There is a short documentary to watch and many displays and pictures throughout. The volunteer working the day we were there was VERY knowledgeable and walked with us throughout the museum and told us lots of information about what we were seeing as well as the area and her ancestors. It was great. The museum is free but please make a donation. They are currently opening their 2nd floor for displays.
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4SMJ_13 5:00 PM Aug 19, 2018
Worth a Visit
Although I live not far away from this museum, I learned a lot of local history here that I didn't know about. Good displays and artifacts from the coal mines, a nice video overview of the history,, interesting stories - and sad tales of the outcome. Easy to find location and currently on one level, so easy access. It could all be viewed in less than one hour, but we talked a good bit with the host about various local events. Well worth a visit.
