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Monument for Life Visitor Information


Miner statue at Monument for LifeThe Educational Visitors Center is OPEN for the season!
HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THIS WEEK - we will be open from 11-4PM, Tuesday 4/16 through Friday 4/19
Please bare with us as we train new staff an work with their hours.

ADMISSION -
Adult admission $8.00
Veterans $7.00
Children 5 and under Free!

To schedule your tour please call about a week ahead of
time to insure we get the message in plenty of time to
work you in. You can leave a message on this site,
call 814.445.5090 or email me at Bill@9for9.org.

If you would like to hear the story from the owner of
the farm, Bill Arnold, who was very involved in the
rescue; we can show you his video presentation. The
video is also available for purchase so you can share
it with your friends. He tells the story as he experienced it.

We are SO excited to start our 21st season. We want to celebrate every person who was helpful in bringing those miners out alive, and the second chance they were given. Come join the celebration!


General Hours of Operation
The Monument for Life Memorial Park is open daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. The Educational Visitors Center is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am till 4 pm FOR THE SEASON, Hours may vary. Please call for other times or watch the website for scheduled motor coach tours to join.

Bus Tour and Group Schedule
The best time to see our live presentation is during a tour or event. You are invited to join us during these group dates and times.

Luke Risslee School Group  
Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Weaver Honeybrooke  
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Bob Neff Tours  
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Wengar Lighthouse Tours  
Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

miller  
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 8:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Carol Love Tours  
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Carol Lenzner Tours  
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Hersburger Group  
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Wadel Group  
Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

tiffany lowees group tours  
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

wendy norwalk tours  
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Carol Bollman  
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Hertzler group  
Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Gira Seniors group  
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Glick group  
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Miller group Miller Family Tours  
Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Carol Elite Coach  
Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Carol McCarter  
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Jenn Lighthouse Tours  
Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:45 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Carol Shae  
Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:15 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

VISITOR INFO

The Monument for Life Memorial Park is open daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. The Educational Visitors Center is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am till 4 pm FOR THE SEASON, Hours may vary. Please call for other times or watch the website for scheduled motor coach tours to join.

DONATE

Donate to the Monument for Life.
More info

The Quecreek Mine
Rescue Foundation
140 Haupt Road
Somerset, PA 15501

Phone: 814-445-5090
See map


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