Former anthracite mining community now living museum; Eckley Miners’ Village invites all to “Experience Life on the Home Front” with their 1940s Weekend set for July 26 and 27.
Immerse yourself in Eckley, circa 1944, as you’re surrounded by this re-enactment illustrating the daily lives of soldiers and mining patch town residents. Checkout the city’s historic buildings will also open their doors for tours.
Hear Severin Fayerman as he recounts his days in Auschwitz and Buchenwald. The holocaust survivor’s enthralling experiences will captivate all as he shares riveting details of the time.
Author Gail Furford will discuss her published book LETTERS HOME WWII-Sergeant Martin A. Paulson. This fascinating read is filled with captivating photos.
Eckley’s 1940s Weekend will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65+ and $6 for kids ages 6 to 12.
A special 1940s Swing Dance will be held in the Freeland Park Pavilion on Saturday, July 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy music by the Hazleton Philharmonic Big Band Sound as you “Swing the Night Away!” Admission is $10 at the door with a $2 discount for those in 1940’s attire.
Eckley Miners’ Village is located at 2 Eckley Main Street in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. For additional information, visit www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com or call (570) 636-2070.
