The West Virginia State Museum at The Culture CenterDiscovery Room 15: The Mining Life![]() This exhibit focuses on the hand-loading era of coal mining in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The labels detail the process, hard work, and dangers of mining coal. Other topics include child labor and the difficulties of women trying to break into mining as a career. This room features an AV presentation. (AV - Running Time 6:22) Special Thanks! |