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Monument for Life Visitor Information


Miner statue at Monument for Life

The Educational Visitors Center is on track to be OPEN for the season, April 1st 2025! We will be open from 11-4PM, Tuesday through Saturday, (Closed Sunday and Monday)
Please bare with us as we train new staff and 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 23nd 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 (outdoor area) is open daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting.

The Educational Visitors Center is on track to open April 1st or the season. Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday rom 11 am till pm. Admission is $8.00 per person, Veterans $7.00, kids 5 and under are FREE.
Please call for other times or watch the website for scheduled motor coach tours to join.

CHECK VISITOR INFO FOR HOURS -updated weekly-

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.

Sheldon Yoder Beth-El Christain day scchool  
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Jeff Berger St John Journeys  
Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Dixonville Wesleyan Church, Clymer PA  Offsite
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9 am  
Come join us for a great breakfast and hear the miracles of the Quecreek Mine Rescue. Dixonville Wesleyan Church,233 Purchase line road Clymer PA 15728 Contact Loralee Foster for more details, 81-591-1124

Marlin Stoultzus Gospel Light School  
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Lisa Nolt Springville Mennonite School  
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 12 noon  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Jaydon Good Union Grove School  
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Connie Boeke Mercer County area on aging  
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Anne Mohr Kimberly Wolfe  
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Jeff Berger St John Journeys  
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Dwayne Hearnly West Penn Travelers  
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Diane SNC Tours  
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Lisa Wycoft Historical Society group  
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Perkiomen Love tours  
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Joseph Miller Treasured Moments tours  
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12 noon  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Stephen Weaver Weaver Family tours  
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Dee Evenridge Shenandoah tours  
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Stacey Trans Bridge tours  
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Elite Love tours  
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Lamar Celebration Ttours  
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 8:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Connie Boeke Mercer county area agency on aging  
Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Lenzner Love tours  
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Valerie Evans boys and girls club  
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Angela O'Connor Chartiers parks and rec.  
Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

DF Busses Love tours  
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Debbie Tripp Prestley tours  
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Lori Thomas Tours  
Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Lenzner Love tours  
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Michelle Brown Brown tours  
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Connie Boeke Mercer County area on aging  
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Kathy Dieringer AARP Canton  
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Simi Bob Neff Tours  
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Larry Mast Mast family tours  
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Joseph Miller Treasured Moments tours  
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:30 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Beth Fun Country Tours  
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00 am  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Kristel Schipp Hampton Jitney  
Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Simi Bob Neff Tours  
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm  
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

VISITOR INFO


The Monument for Life Memorial Park (outdoor area) is open daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting.

The Educational Visitors Center is on track to open April 1st or the season. Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday rom 11 am till pm. Admission is $8.00 per person, Veterans $7.00, kids 5 and under are FREE.
Please call for other times or watch the website for scheduled motor coach tours to join.

CHECK VISITOR INFO FOR HOURS -updated weekly-

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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