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Monument for Life Visitor Information


Miner statue at Monument for Life The Educational Visitors Center is now CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. We will be open a few days at the end of March 2026 for Motorcoach groups, check out the calendar on this website. As of April 1st, 2026 we will be open from 11 am until 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (Closed Sunday and Monday) We are so excited to start our 24th year and this year remember the 25th anniversary of 911 and celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great country!

ADMISSION -
Adult admission $8.00
Veterans $7.00
Children 5 and under Free!

To schedule your tour please call about a week ahead of
time to insure we get the message in plenty of time to
work you in. You can leave a message on this site,
call 814.445.5090 or email me at MineRescue2002@gmail.com

If you would like to hear the story from the owner of
the farm, Bill Arnold, who was very involved in the
rescue; we can show you his video presentation. The
video is also available for purchase so you can share
it with your friends. He tells the story as he experienced it.

We are SO excited to start our 24th season April 1st 20266. We want to celebrate every person who was helpful in bringing those miners out alive, and the second chance they were given. Come join the celebration!


General Hours of Operation
The Monument for Life Memorial Park (outdoor area) is open daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. The Educational Visitors Center is Now closed for the season. We will be opening for a few Motorcoach groups throughout the end of March 2026, watch the calendar here. We have already scheduled quite a few Motorcoach groups for spring, and will be opening again April 1st 2026. Admission is $8.00 per person, Veterans $7.00, kids 5 and under are FREE. Please call for other times or watch the website for scheduled motor coach tours to join. CHECK VISITOR INFO FOR HOURS -updated weekly-

Bus Tour and Group Schedule
The best time to see our live presentation is during a tour or event. You are invited to join us during these group dates and times.

Youth group Sam Yoder  
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Take a fun trip Brittni Delaney  
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Youth group Devin Burkholder  
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12 noon
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Hillsdale Mennonite school Merlin Beiler  
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12 noon
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Village travel Brittni Delaney  
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Love tours Denise  
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:30 am
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

White Star Tours Jake Duffy  
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Love tours Denise  
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Treasured Moments tours LaMar Hochstetler  
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8:30 am
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Love tours Denise  
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00 am
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Wind Star Lori  
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

Way to go tours Denise  
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 2:30 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

TLC tours Betty Jo  
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

McCarter Travel Brenda  
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm
in the Quecreek Museum Presentation Area

VISITOR INFO

The Monument for Life Memorial Park (outdoor area) is open daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting.

The Educational Visitors Center is Now closed for the season. We will be opening for a few Motorcoach groups throughout the end of March 2026, watch the calendar here. We have already scheduled quite a few Motorcoach groups for spring, and will be opening again April 1st 2026. Admission is $8.00 per person, Veterans $7.00, kids 5 and under are FREE.
Please call for other times or watch the website for scheduled motor coach tours to join.

CHECK VISITOR INFO FOR HOURS -updated weekly-

DONATE

Donate to the Monument for Life.
More info

The Quecreek Mine
Rescue Foundation
140 Haupt Road
Somerset, PA 15501

Phone: 814-445-5090
See map


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