Eckley Miners Museum is like walking into the 1800’s

Exploring Eckley Miners’ Village in the spring, a preserved coal mining town in Pennsylvania that feels frozen in time. But something has changed. For years, the coal breaker that stood in the center of town looked like a real piece of history—but it was actually a movie prop. Now, that structure is gone, and a new breaker is being built to better represent the village’s past. In this solo exploration, I walk the historic streets of Eckley, take in the quiet atmosphere of this 19th-century patch town, and check in on the progress of the new breaker project. Eckley was originally built in the 1850s by Sharpe, Weiss & Company and later operated by larger coal companies like Lehigh Valley Coal Company. Today, it’s preserved by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as a living history site. From worker housing to the superintendent’s home, this village tells the story of coal mining life in Pennsylvania. If you enjoy hiking, history, and exploring unique places like this, you’re in the right place. For More Eckley or More Historic Coal Related Videos:    • This Historic Coal Breaker Just Got a $Mul...      • This Coal Town Looks Exactly Like It Did 1...      • Most Visitors Miss This Side of Americas "...   If you would like to see more of these adventures or to support the channel https://buymeacoffee.com/imnotlostime... eckley mining village eckley pa coal mining town pennsylvania abandoned town pennsylvania historic coal towns lehigh valley coal history solo exploration hidden places pennsylvania pa history coal breaker urban exploration pa jim thorpe pa nearby exploring pennsylvania