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The Dust We Leave Behind

October 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

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A former educator and UMWA coal miner, Fred Powers will take the audience through a first-person narrative that highlights the voice of a typical coal miner and his place in American history. This experience will include the dangers of mining and an overview of coal culture including superstitions, tools, customs, and stories. This program is free and open to the public.

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Date:
October 9, 2019
Time:
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
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Venue

Frank & Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center
1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554-2451 United States
Phone
(304) 367-4286

Organizer

Francene Kirk
Phone
(304) 367-4286
Email
Francene.Kirk@fairmontstate.edu