Eckley Miners' Village Museum

08/29/2026

Great weather for a tour of Eckley Miners' Village today! Stop down before 1pm to get your ticket. Plus, visit the museum store for one-of-a-kind goodies.

08/21/2026

Upcoming Fall/Winter Programs
https://eckleyminersvillage.com/programs/

08/18/2026

Hello! My name is Meika Downey and I am pleased to serve as the new Project Manager for Eckley Miners’ Village’s strategic plan. As a reminder, the 2019 plan set out to identify preservation methods for some of Eckley’s underutilized historic buildings that would adapt them for new uses. The PHMC brought me onto the team to help this historically significant and culturally rich site advance into a sustainable future and I am excited to begin this important work. Though new to the Northeast Pennsylvania area, I do have New England roots prior to my family moving to the Appalachian coal region of Virginia as a child; it’s very meaningful for me to join the Eckley community in this way.

Part of my work in supporting the implementation of Eckley’s strategic plan is to cultivate and bolster the supporters and friends of the museum and I am really looking forward to engaging with you all. From the minute I began my role here at EMV, I have heard much about the tremendous support you all provide to the museum in not only your annual memberships and giving, but also in every other way you show up: attending our signature programs and events; reading our newsletters and staying up to date with Eckley; and importantly, telling others about our mission and impact. I can’t wait to meet you at Eckley events this year and to serve as your staff liaison for on-going membership engagement and support.

I know Eckley Miners’ Village must be important to you if you follow this page. While I am new to this site, I imagine, like me, you are affected by the tangible power of place that the historic village provides. Historic sites in general, and Eckley more specifically, occupy a league of their own in the world of museums and cultural heritage simply by the one-of-a-kind visitor experience they provide. The strategic plan is poised to further distinguish Eckley Miners’ Village in the region and beyond as we implement creative and unique ways to not only bring more people to experience the site and to preserve and maintain our historic structures, but also to create a sustainable framework that will continue to support Eckley for years to come. As key supporters of Eckley Miner’s Village, you are important stakeholders in this process, and I look forward to staying connected with you along the way.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. I can be reached at [email protected] or 570-636-2070.

08/18/2026

https://www.timesleader.com/features/1752273/eckley-miners-village-welcomes-project-manager

The Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission and Eckley Miners’ Village welcome Meika Downey to the 19th-century coal mining town to continue implementation of the site’s strategic plan.

08/18/2026

Calling Craft and Art Vendors!

We still have openings for our Christmas at Eckley event on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th, 11am-4pm. Indoor and outdoor spaces available.

Interested vendors should reach out to the Educator, Nicole, at [email protected], or by calling the museum at (570) 636-2070.

08/15/2026

Great weather for a tour of Eckley Miners' Village today! Stop down before 1pm to get your ticket. Plus, visit the museum store for one-of-a-kind goodies

08/11/2026

Patchwork Kitchen Breadmaking Workshop Are Back!!

Did you miss out on our one-of-a-kind breadmaking workshop in January? Well, they're back...and we've added Sourdough for Beginners.

This fall we're offering Bread Classics again (11/7), and Sourdough for Beginners (10/17). Not only will you get knead-deep in some delicious dough, but you’ll learn about its versatility, about the way it was done in a patch town, and how you too can enjoy the many benefits of making your own.

The Patchwork Kitchen Breadmaking workshops are interactive and history-filled.

Learn more about each here: https://eckleyminersvillage.com/programs/

08/08/2026

The sun is shining here at Eckley! Who's joining us for the guided tour today at 1pm? Only a few more left for the season.

08/07/2026

The museum store is open today until 4pm. There are so many unique finds. (If you liked the glasses from the H***h Wagon Brew Fest, we have some available for purchase in the store.)