Friday-Sunday September 3-5, 2021
Sponsored by
The Battle of Homestead Foundation
“The Battle of Blair Mountain represents the largest armed insurrection in American history excepting only the Civil War. It would take the intervention of Federal troops and the Army Air Corps to stop the fighting, the only time in American history that Federal air power was unleashed on its own citizens.”
- Doug Estapp
A. Live narration by nationally-acclaimed Mine Wars Expert Doug Estapp at Blair Mountain Gap where the fighting began and the first casualties occurred in August 1921
B. Guided walking Tour of Matewan tracing the events of the Battle of May 21, 1920
C. Admissions to the
1. West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
2. Matewan Depot Museum
3. Beckley Coal Camp
D. Underground Coal Mine “Man Trip” through the Phillips-Sprague Mine, Beckley, WV
E. Guided Walking Tour through Arthurdale, WV – the nation's first “New Deal Homestead Community” championed by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who visited 34 times
F. Visits to Kentucky burial sites of Mayor Cabel Testerman, Police Chief Sid Hatfield, and Deputy Ed Chambers
G. Visit to the New River Gorge Visitors Center – America's Newest National Park
H. Battle of Blair Mountain Centennial Event Pre-Show Activities**
**Tickets for the Battle of Blair Mountain Mountain Centennial Concert which begins at 7:00 PM are NOT included. They may be purchased by clicking https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/battle-of-blair-mountain-centennial-kickoff-event?clear_id=true
I. Community Lunch at United Mine Workers Local 1440 Union Hall, Matewan
J. Pizza lunch in “America's Coolest Town” – Fayetteville, WV
K. Two Continental Breakfasts
L. Escorted Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
M. Overnight Accommodations for Two Nights at the Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown
All for Only:
$379 per person Quad (4 people in a room)
$399 per person Triple (3 people in a room)
$449 per person Double (2 people in a room)
$549 per person Single
Space is limited. For Reservations and Information contact today:
412-461-9125 / 1-800-433-2658 / 1-800-4-DEBOLT
Email: gstd@deboltunlimited.com
Please note: This Expedition is a partnership between the Battle of Homestead Foundation (BHF), a non-profit charitable organization, and DeBOLT Unlimited Travel Services (DeBOLT). BHF provides historical interpretation expertise and marketing resources. DeBOLT provides the travel service, including ticketing, tour logistics, and all operational arrangements. Expedition must have a minimum of 30 confirmed reservations to operate. Expedition participants may apply 10% their ticket cost as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes. |