March 24, 2017 - The Eastern Mining Collectors Association will have its sixth annual Spring Meet and Show at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky on April 1.

The event will give residents the opportunity to learn about the rich history of coal mining in eastern Kentucky.

Vendors from across the country and as far away as California will be at the show to sell, buy and trade artifacts used in the mining of coal, gold, silver and copper.

The artifacts include lamps, mine signs, photos, posters and many other items.

Members of the mining groups will also be available to give free appraisals of mining-related items.

Visitors will have an opportunity to talk about coal mining and understand the work it takes for a miner today, and years ago, to produce coal used for electricity.

The show is free and will be in the Lewis Caveland Lodge, in the lower-level Fields Facility. Anyone interested in this part of American history is encouraged to stop by.

The group also encourages current and retired miners and their families to stop by and tell some of their insights about working underground in the coal mines.

Organizers hope to continue their goals of preserving a part of American history one artifact at a time.

The show will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.