Chris Murley and Dan Shurtleff have a love of coal mining and its history. They understand how mining helped shape the region and wanted to find a way to share their knowledge and love of anthracite mining with a new generation who may know little or nothing about the industry that helped build Northeast Pennsylvania.

The mining enthusiasts took one look at the long-forgotten Brooks Mine at Nay Aug Park and knew they found something special. Knowing the mine was perfect to rehabilitate and share with the public they now needed permission and funding.

They approached the City of Scranton for permission to enter and inspect the mine, and once inside they realized restoring the long-closed mine was possible. Their non-profit organization Underground Miners swung into action and began raising the funds needed to complete the work.

You can donate, volunteer or explore the history of anthracite mining at Underground Miners or email the team at ugmanthracite@gmail.com

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