For generations, photographers have been drawn to the unique social and visual landscape of northeast Pennsylvania.

Australian native Dane Rhys will illustrate his recent journeys into the modern anthracite coal industry in a special talk on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem.

Going into underground mines that appear almost unchanged from a century ago to open pit mines with machines larger than most buildings, Dane has set out to tell the story of older workers in coal mines and many other industries. His presentation will put faces to the modern anthracite industry to help define its past, present and future.

Joining Dane will be members of the Independent Miners Association to give patrons a view into the modern coal mining industry from the perspective of those who still toil underground.

This year marks the first year the museum has participated in Anthracite Mining Heritage Month, an annual observance that began in 1999 with the 40th anniversary of one of the northeast region’s largest infamous mining disasters at the Knox Mine in Pennsylvania.

Starting with a program at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton, the annual event now encompasses the entire month of January with programming and exhibits that span the region.

Find the entire slate of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month programs at https://ahfdn.org/mining-history-month-schedule-of-events-january-2020.

Admission to this presentation is free with regular museum admission.

The museum is located at 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem. For more information, visit www.nmih.org.