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Philanthropic Endowment Fund

The History & Cultural Institute of Mining, Inc., including it's Museum and Mine Workers Memorial, was concieved as a living monument to honor mine workers throughout world history and into the future.

Contributions may be sent to:

 History & Culture Institute of Mining, Inc.
 First Exchange Bank
216 Fairmont Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554

304-367-1700


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History & Culture Institute of Mining Museum Site
• From the Stone Age to the Space Age, and beyond - the role of mining in the development of world civilizations.
• Planned future building site is located on a prominent hilltop, directly adjacent to Interstate 79, north.
• Architecture to be based on the design aesthetics of Frank Lloyd Wright; incorporating arts and crafts elements representing diverse civilizations throughout history.

• Will host art exhibits, concerts, multimedia presentations, and other events.
• West Virginia Mine Workers Memorial Sculpture.

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