Gift Shop
Historic Photo Reprints – $12 each
Four different pictures available:
- Western Coal & Mining Company, Pittsburg, Ks. Mine #22 (1/2 mile north, 1/2 mile east of Arma, Ks ) Taken March 20, 1940.
- Western Coal & Mining Company, Pittsburg, Ks. Mine #24 (The site is located between Cockerill and Foxtown on the south side of the road on Hwy K-47.) “Photo A” (March 16,1940)
- Western Coal & Mining Company, Pittsburg, Ks. Mine #24 (The site is located between Cockerill and Foxtown on the south side of the road on Hwy K-47.) “Photo C” (March 16,1940)
- Western Coal & Mining Company, Pittsburg, Ks. Mine #Unknown
The following items are available in the gift shop and are also available for shipping (call for shipping costs):
This map shows mine names and camps sites in the Weir-Pittsburg area.
It can be purchased at:
- Miners Hall Museum
- Pittsburg Public Library
- Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
- By mail for an additional $3 for S & H (send a check/money order for $8 to Miners Memorial, P.O. MM, Pittsburg, KS 66762)
Raisin Pie in a Miner’s Bucket – $50
This book is a collection of oral histories and family recipes from residents of former mining camps of Southeast Kansas, as well as examples of Kansas folklore. Carolyn Loss Winters and Kaye Lynne Webb, Editors.
Coal Mining Days in the Weir-Pittsburg Coal Field – $40
A book by Debby O. Close which peers into the lifestyle of the early coal miners of Southeast Kansas.
It can be purchased at:
- Miners Hall Museum
- By phone (620-231-7419)
- By mail (send a check/money order for $40 to Miners Memorial, P.O. MM, Pittsburg, KS 66762)
About Us
We are an exhibition located within the Franklin Community Center & Heritage Museum in Franklin, Kansas. The public is invited to visit and view the mining artifacts as well as other historic items.
701 S. Broadway
Franklin, KS 66735
(620) 347-4220
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Please call to schedule tours.
Social
Wednesday, June 16: The Crawford County COVID van will be in Miners Hall Museum's north parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FREE Rapid PCR testing as well as Pfizer Vaccines are being provided during the visits. No appointment needed. Those between the ages of 12-17 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Wednesday, June 16: The Crawford County COVID van will be in Miners Hall Museum's north parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FREE Rapid PCR testing as well as Pfizer Vaccines are being provided during the visits. No appointment needed. Those between the ages of 12-17 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and Board Member, John Martel. John has spent countless days bringing the Franklin Community Park back to its former beauty as well as the grounds of Miners Hall Museum. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Tuesday, June 1: The Crawford County COVID van will be in Miners Hall Museum's north parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FREE Rapid PCR testing as well as Pfizer Vaccines are being provided during the visits. No appointment needed. Those between the ages of 12-17 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Tuesday, June 1: The Crawford County COVID van will be in Miners Hall Museum's north parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FREE Rapid PCR testing as well as Pfizer Vaccines are being provided during the visits. No appointment needed. Those between the ages of 12-17 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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