Amazon Army
In 1921, thousands of wives, daughters, mothers, sisters and sweethearts of striking coal miners in Southeast Kansas marched in protest against unfair labor practices in the local coal mines. The women’s march made headlines across the nation and the New York Times christened them the “Amazon Army.”
The women, mostly immigrants from southeast Europe, were effective and halted work in the mines for three days.
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"Miners Hall Museum has established a place in the soul of Southeast Kansas that not only provides a tourist destination but has also become a vibrant part of the community of people interested in their heritage and the distinct persona of the area. Donations are the lifeline needed to continue the many educational and research programs available." --- Linda Roberts, Miners Hall Museum Board TrusteeDedicated to preserving and sharing Southeast Kansas coal mining history and its diverse immigrant culture is Miners Hall Museum located in Franklin, KS.
As a Match Day 2020 participant, Miners Hall Museum seeks to tell the story of the importance of coal mining in Southeast Kansas. It was formed to preserve and present authentic materials and artifacts that document the history of coal mining and its impact on Southeast Kansas, as well as to be a vital partner in the educational and cultural life of this area through its collections and programs. This includes the story of the immigrants who came from the Little Balkan countries and beyond.
A huge section of our SEK population has a tie to the mining industry. Miners Hall Museum wants area young people to understand the importance of the hard work, dedication and desire to acquire a better life for family is what drove the work of the coal miners.
The museum strengthens the spirit and sense of family and community for all of Southeast Kansas while providing educational experiences for all ages, from youth to senior citizens.
A donation to Miners Hall Museum on Match Day will go far in helping tell the story of coal mining in SEK.
#MatchDaySEK
#GivingTuesday
www.youtube.com/CFSEK
www.southeastkansas.org/archives.cfm
twitter.com/cfsek
“Donations are vital to the museum in providing educational programs featuring monthly presentations on our rich immigrant history & culture in the area’s coal camps and towns, as well as preserving the myriad of stories from “The Little Balkans”, all of which make Miners Hall Museum a unique and integral part of the Southeast Kansas community!” ~ Linda Knoll, Miners Hall Museum Board TrusteeDedicated to preserving and sharing Southeast Kansas coal mining history and its diverse immigrant culture is Miners Hall Museum located in Franklin, KS.
As a Match Day 2020 participant, Miners Hall Museum seeks to tell the story of the importance of coal mining in Southeast Kansas. It was formed to preserve and present authentic materials and artifacts that document the history of coal mining and its impact on Southeast Kansas, as well as to be a vital partner in the educational and cultural life of this area through its collections and programs. This includes the story of the immigrants who came from the Little Balkan countries and beyond.
A huge section of our SEK population has a tie to the mining industry. Miners Hall Museum wants area young people to understand the importance of the hard work, dedication and desire to acquire a better life for family is what drove the work of the coal miners.
The museum strengthens the spirit and sense of family and community for all of Southeast Kansas while providing educational experiences for all ages, from youth to senior citizens.
A donation to Miners Hall Museum on Match Day will go far in helping tell the story of coal mining in SEK.
#MatchDaySEK
#GivingTuesday
www.youtube.com/CFSEK
www.southeastkansas.org/archives.cfm
twitter.com/cfsek
Miners Hall Museum will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
"Your donation to the MHM Endowment will help us build a permanent fund to operate our museum for years to come. It's a gift that spans generations and helps preserve the mining history of our region." --- Dr. Christopher Childers, Board ChairDedicated to preserving and sharing Southeast Kansas coal mining history and its diverse immigrant culture is Miners Hall Museum located in Franklin, KS.
As a Match Day 2020 participant, Miners Hall Museum seeks to tell the story of the importance of coal mining in Southeast Kansas. It was formed to preserve and present authentic materials and artifacts that document the history of coal mining and its impact on Southeast Kansas, as well as to be a vital partner in the educational and cultural life of this area through its collections and programs. This includes the story of the immigrants who came from the Little Balkan countries and beyond.
A huge section of our SEK population has a tie to the mining industry. Miners Hall Museum wants area young people to understand the importance of the hard work, dedication and desire to acquire a better life for family is what drove the work of the coal miners.
The museum strengthens the spirit and sense of family and community for all of Southeast Kansas while providing educational experiences for all ages, from youth to senior citizens.
A donation to Miners Hall Museum on Match Day will go far in helping tell the story of coal mining in SEK.
#MatchDaySEK
#GivingTuesday
www.youtube.com/CFSEK
www.southeastkansas.org/archives.cfm
twitter.com/cfsek
Crawford County Health Department mobile van will be at Miners Hall Museum, Franklin, Ks. on Tuesdays starting December 1, 2020 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Please continue to follow this page for updates and additional dates of testing.
• Only those with COVID-19 symptoms will be tested.
• This Rapid Response test is Free.
• Cars will park in the north parking lot. No need to exit your car. They will come to you. Park and call 620-687-9548.
• Testing is taken in your car with results in 30 minutes. Try to arrive by 3:30 p.m. if possible, because of the 30-minute wait after testing.
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