SCRANTON, Pa. — On Saturday, at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton, attendees came out to learn more about how miners responded to underground dangers.
The event allows people to get an inside look at rescue equipment, rarely seen artifacts, and historic film from medical collections.
“Miners were very inventive and resourceful, and taking care of themselves, right? And so they were placed under tremendous pressure, um, extremely difficult circumstances, often had limited formal educations or resources, um, but they came up with all sorts of ingenious ways to take care of themselves, take care of their family members and their friends,” said Chris Stokum from the Anthracite Heritage Museum.
Organizers say the mine rescue day is suitable for all ages and is included with regular museum admission.