Memorial Day weekend is a special time at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford.

Although the mine and museum will be open for tours every day as usual, Sunday will feature other activities to commemorate the holiday weekend.The annual Memorial Day Weekend event is scheduled for 10 to 4 and is open to the public. Admission to the grounds and parking are free. A nominal fee is charged for the mine tours and museum.The Anthracite Region Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America will present an antique and classic car show on the grounds. Anyone wishing to display their automobile can still register when they arrive. Music will be provided by DJ Shawn Frederickson.A variety of homemade ethnic foods will be available at the picnic pavilion including favorites such as halupki, halushki, pierogies, turkey barbecue, hamburger barbecue, homemade bean soup, hot dogs with kraut or chili, homemade desserts, and a variety of beverages. This old fashioned picnic is reminiscent of the annual coal miner’s picnics which were held years ago throughout the coal region, say organizers.Food will be available starting at 11 a.m. and takeouts will be offered.The main attraction at No. 9 Mine is the guided underground tour of the world’s oldest operating deep mine.Tours are approximately one hour in length and include the mine train ride in to the mine where visitors then embark on a walking tour to see the fascinating sights underground. Visitors will also enjoy browsing the countless displays and artifacts inside the region’s largest coal mining museum and gift shop.The No. 9 Coal Mine first opened in 1855.More information: 570-645-7074 or on the Web:

www.no9mine.com.No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum is a 501©3 nonprofit organization that preserves the legacy of coal mining in the Panther Creek Valley of Carbon County.