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Adventures in History: Coal Camp Bus Tour

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
Museum Front Gate

When

Aug. 16, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Adventures in History: Coal Camp Bus Tour, offered by the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park. The Coal Camp Bus Tour is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Coal Camp Bus Tour will depart the park and travel on a comfortable bus to area coal camps of Stonega, Derby, Keokee, Imboden, Exeter, Dunbar and Inman. Participants must bring their own lunch. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today. The price for the tour is $25 per person. Registration is required. The registration and payment deadline are Friday, August 8.

For more information on the bus tour, or to reserve a seat, please call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322.

Sights on the Coal Camp Bus Tour

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $25.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: No.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov