News Release

Local Tales Spun From Mine-18 During the Annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine

Blue Heron Coal Tipple

NPS

News Release Date: August 24, 2023

Contact: Christopher Derman, [phone]

Venture into the hollows of Big South Fork NRRA as we celebrate the time-honored tradition of storytelling in Kentucky during the 13th annual Blue Heron Ghost Mine on September 9, 2023.

This free event will begin at 6:00 PM (ET) with Junior Ranger Activities and living history demonstrations. Music will be provided by David Howard beginning at 7:00 PM.

At 8:00, four local storytellers will spin spooky tales under the shadow of the historic coal tipple. Girl Scouts of McCreary County will be on site to sell refreshments.

Blue Heron Outdoor Museum is located at 8249 Mine 18 Road, Strunk, Kentucky. For more information, call 423-569-9778.