Guided historical walks in Somerset, Pennsylvania

The Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, located at 151 Haupt Road in Somerset, Pennsylvania, is a must-visit tourist attraction. This site commemorates the miraculous rescue of nine miners who were trapped underground for 77 hours in 2002. Visitors can walk up to the rescue shaft where the miners emerged, see a 7-foot-tall bronze statue of a coal miner, and touch the rescue capsule used in the operation. The Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, located at 140 Haupt Road, supports the site and welcomes donations to help maintain the collection of rescue equipment and memorabilia. The site also features an auditorium where visitors can learn more about the mine accident and rescue.