May 10, 2025
Tour of Midlothian Mines Park
Midlothian Mines • 13301 North Woolridge Road Midlothian, VA 23114 Organized by Chesterfield County Parks and RecreationAbout this event
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Description
Take a guided tour and learn more about one of the first commercial coal mine operations in North America.
Learn about:
- One of the earliest railroads
- The need for transportation improvements
- The impact that coal mining had on the region in the 1700's and 1800's
- The concept of deep mining that was utilized
View the remains of the grove shaft and a reproduction of a headstock that once existed at the site.
Tour meets at amphitheater parking lot.
Activity Family
Historical Activities
Location
Midlothian Mines - Parking Lot at Midlothian Mines
Age and Gender
Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Tour of Midlothian Mines Park
$8.00