# S7E4: Preserving the History of Coal Mining w/ Amanda Hughes

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Podcast: [The Mountain Spirit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mountain-spirit-6689500)
Published: 2025-05-27T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

The coal industry has a long history within the mountains of eastern Kentucky. That history is still seen today in places like the Kentucky Coal Museum in Harlan County, Kentucky. Joining our show today is the museum's curator, Amanda Hughes. We invite you to learn about the hardworking men and women who have shaped our region, the importance of preserving their stories, and the ways that Appalachian culture is reflected in our industrial past. Plan your visit at the Kentucky Coal Museum today. Learn more about Appalachian history.

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