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MATCHLESS SUMMER SERIES: The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to present a series of events to be enjoyed in the early evening air of the Matchless Mine, located 1.2 miles east on 7th street. The Matchless Summer Series features lecturers, musicians, story tellers, and thespians, all geared to inspire, educate and entertain. Join Matt Mikulich and Scott Adams for “Miner’s and Mining Songs” and discover the dynamic history of early mining in Colorado from 1858 to 1900 through songs, stories and demonstrations of mining methods, artifacts, and metal ores. Other events include “The Legacy of the Little Pittsburgh” where geologist and mining enthusiast Fred Mark tells the trials and triumphs of this infamous mine. Relive the romance of the Leadville Silver Boon with miner, geologist and historian, Joe Nachbtrieb as he wends his way through this dynamic history. All events at the Matchless are free though donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated. All events take place at the Matchless Mine save the theatrical performance, “Escanaba in da Moonlight” which will be performed at the National Mining Museum Convention Center located on 10th street. The Mining Museum Players are proud to present their second production, which promises to have the audience rolling with laughter. Written by Jeff Daniels, it is the comedic story of a family on the first day of deer camp in the upper peninsula of Michigan. The play will be performed at 7:00 pm on August 7th and August 14th. Tickets are a $5 minimum donation. Stay tuned for more exiting events to be hosted at the Matchless Mine. Check out http://blog.visitleadvilleco.com/ for complete information or contact the National Mining Museum at 719-486-1229. GIFT SHOP: Be sure to stop in when you visit the museum. Members receive an additional 10% off their purchases. Some new items in stock include beautiful onyx carved plates, wine glasses, railroad spike art, and vases. We also sell gold nuggets and gold nugget jewelry, fine jewelry, books and more. 22nd ANNUAL NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME BANQUET: See the new Induction Banquet News page for all the latest information on this year's annual banquet. PLANNING A CONVENTION OR MEETING?: Our Convention Center is ready to serve your meeting needs with an auditorium that will seat over 100 people and a ballroom that will serve at least 350 people for a sit-down dinner or over 400 people sitting auditorium style. A catering kitchen is ready to stage your meals. Three breakout meeting rooms, each with a gas-fired log stove, will seat from 25 to 60 people comfortably. For your next meeting, consider a reception in the Museum prior to your meeting or dinner. Please contact Bob Hartzell or Lynn Webster at (719) 486-1229, to reserve the rooms for your event. GIFT SHOP ORDERS: We currently do not have an on-line catalog. We do encourage you to order over the phone if you know the specific item you would like to purchase. Please call Lynn at (719) 486-1229 to place your order. LEADVILLE MINER STATUE: Limited editions of "The Leadville Miner 1" (1999) statue by renowned sculptor and 1997 Utah Artist of the Year, Gary Prazen, are now available at the Museum Gift Shop. This statue is the first in Prazen's Miner Statue Series; these statues will be available only through the Museum Gift Shop. For more information call the Gift Shop at (719)486-1229. NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum has new e-mail addresses: Click here to send the Director an Email, use the General email links found on the bottom of all pages of this website, or use the specific email links on the appropriate pages to contact the Gift Shop, Membership or the Convention Center.
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