Quecreek Mine Rescue Site

Stopped on the way to Hidden Valley and glad we did. We didn't realize there was a museum on site so we just saw the outdoor sites. We watched some old footage of the event to better understand the ordeal. Enjoyed our visit!

Stopped in while on a bike ride through the mountains. While walking around we heard a voice calling, the very nice lady informed us she was just about to put on a presentation about the mine rescue, if we were interested there was a $7 fee each to sit down and enjoy the whole story. So of course we were glad to learn more about the rescue. She was fantastic explaining with maps, props and a slide presentation all about the rescue and how the mine flooded. They have a lot of items on display and she is happy to answer questions. I would recommend it to everyone.

We all remember the news of the story. We all cheered as they one by one were finally rescued. But to visit the site to hear the not made by disney story is a completely different perspective. From the recorded voices of the forgotten miners who called out the warnings and became the first rescuers, to Bill the property owner and very generous man who gave part of his property so we the public could visit and lets not forget the amish who imediately came to build this museum. And the 9 who made it! This is a must see! So glad i made the trip.

This was a fantastic stop on our 2 day weekend getaway! Bill was very informative and the presentation was 5*'s! Recommend checking out the website to check if a tour is scheduled to ensure you get to join the presentation. Our favorite stop out of everything we did!

Loved this place! The story was told by a first hand eye witness. Amazing miracle from above!

An amazing story showing how God was definitely present with the miners of quecreek. If you are in the Somerset area (or anywhere else nearby for that matter) it is definitely worth stopping and learning about this miraculous event.

Absolutely kewlest visit to actually see something that was a "good" thing, not a tragedy like the flight 93 memorial where it's sad and somber. This was a rescue, not an accident tragic thing. Thanks DTM DanTheMan and Colleen

The guide was very informative and pleasant and accommodating!

A sad place to visit, but I'm happy the rescue saved everyone.

An inspiring true story, preserved and told though the artifacts and displays of this independent museum on the actual site of the miracle at Quecreek mine. Well worth the visit.

It's laid out very nicely .. they have a 45 min DVD they show .. lots of great info.. thanks for sharing this info about the mine rescue

I noticed that they would be doing a live presentation on a day we were driving nearby and as the website said people were welcome to join pre-arranged groups we decided to go along. Bill who gives the talk was one of the rescuers and he really brings the story alive. There is a museum to look round and the gift shop sells his book and dvd. Entry is only $8 and it is very worthwhile visiting.

Very worthwhile stopping to see this place. A lot to see, and get a real life person explaining the events that happen.

I had seen the media coverage on the TV about the rescue, but to see the actual rescue site, equipment and how small those mine tunnels are is a taste of reality. The museum staff was awesome.

Wonderful museum, full of information displays about this near tragic event. Volunteers put their heart and soul into the presentations, as they were affliated with the event in some way. Really recommend. Plan to spend a couple of hours here.

The man who owned the land , was wonderful. I was surprised how I enjoy going . Sad that it happened.but it's our history now. Disney made a movie about it. Even donated the shaft tube they traveled up through in the movie about the disaster that happened.

Check their website and go when a group is present and a tour is occurring. The museum was nice, but the best part of the experience is the live presentation. The gentleman who actually took part in the rescue, gives a vivid and emotional presentation that was well worth the trip.

Special place. A happy ending story. All 9 miners were rescued that day.
If you don't remember, check out a few YouTube videos on the subject prior to your visit to understand just how good a story this one is.
Pretty remote area. Lots of fog early in the morning - so be careful & drive slowly, with your lights on.
Well worth a visit & drop a dollar in the donation box, if you can.
There is parking (one or two cars) at the top to take a few pics.
9 out of 9 were delivered safely back to their families on that faithful day. We have a lot to be thankful for!
Bless all those that helped that day.

Very informative.
Guide was excellent!
I had researched on YouTube and thought I would just look outside at the site but when I visited we were able to join a tour and we were so glad we did!

Really worth a visit if you’re in the Ligonier area. The site and adjacent museum are full of interesting history on the rescue and all of the logistics that went into making it happen. The farm owner and key rescue participant - Bill Arnold was kind enough to open the museum up for our family on a normally closed day when he saw us walking the grounds.