Coal Camp Bus Tour

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park to Feature Area Coal Camp Bus Tour

Adventures in History: Coal Camp Bus Tour, offered by the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, brings to life the history of coal mining and those who have worked in the industry. Take a ride into the past and discover a fascinating topic in regional history that offers a close view of areas important to mining in Southwest Virginia. The Coal Camp Bus Tour is scheduled for Saturday, April 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Coal Camp Bus Tour will depart the park and travel on a comfortable bus to area coal camps of Stonega, Derby, Keokee, Imboden, Exeter, Dunbar and Inman. Participants must bring their own lunch. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today. The price for the tour is $25 per person. Registration is required. The registration and payment deadline are Friday, March 31.

For more information on the bus tour, or to reserve a seat, please call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322.  

The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and  

Recreation. 

For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to make reservations in one  

of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks  

Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.