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Exhibition Halls
Open today at 11:00-16:00
Address:
Blue Heron Rd, Stearns, KY 42647Map
Phone+1 423-569-9778
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  • 669teenaj
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    Not worth the drive

    Didn't see the " interpretive" description. While the scenery is beautiful, there are not actual original, actual structures except for the bridge and tipple. Not worth the drive for us. Barthell' was...

    Reviewed on Nov 7, 2022
  • trailblazegirls
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    3rd time was still a charm

    A very memorable walk through history. This was my third trip to see it in the last 20 years. I hope that the public will continue to be interested in history. History is a lesson that is far bette...

    Reviewed on Jul 16, 2022
  • G4flyfish
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    Learn Eastern KY Coal History!

    Blue Heron Interpretive Center is a great addition to the Big South Fork Scenic Railway to the Barthell Coal Camp. The Blue Heron Interpretive Center is a walk through the coal history of Eastern Kent...

    Reviewed on Nov 9, 2020
  • John W
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    Interesting and educational.

    We came across this museum when camping. We found it very interesting even though everything was closed except 1 set of restrooms. You do a self walking tour and learn about the old coal mine, vill...

    Reviewed on Sep 28, 2020
  • Michael N
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    Quiet, informative with some nice trails

    Unsure what to expect but glad we visited. The outdoor museum is interesting and informative, with lots of storytelling and artifacts. The buildings aren’t authentic but didn’t I,pact our visit. One o...

    Reviewed on Oct 12, 2019