Now it's embracing solar energy. Benham, population 500, will soon get an array of solar panels atop the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum. The decision to go solar is packed with symbolism ...

BENHAM, Ky. —Inside the Kentucky Coal Museum, visitors can peruse plenty of memorabilia on mining and the commonwealth's coal camps. But on the roof, they'll find a display dedicated to an ...

As a city with a rich history, it comes as no surprise that Louisville has a notable museum scene. There are numerous renowned Louisville museums, each carrying cultural significance that ...

The building, which now houses the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum, is among the historic structures in downtown Benham. It’s now powered by solar energy. Herald-Leader Lexington During election ...

Housed in a former commissary building and tucked into the hollers of Harlan County — the heart of Kentucky mining country — is a museum dedicated to all aspects of extracting coal from the ...