Big Sandy Heritage Center

      Big Sandy Heritage Center
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      Location 773 Hambley Boulevard, Pikeville, Kentucky 41502
      Coordinates 37°28′45″N 82°31′11″W / 37.47915°N 82.51976°W / 37.47915; -82.51976
      Type Local museum
      Director David Deskins
      Curator Everett Johnson
      Website bigsandyheritage.org

      The Big Sandy Heritage Center is a museum located in Pikeville, Kentucky that portrays the history and culture of Eastern Kentucky. The museum is housed in Pikeville's historic railroad station.

      The museum portrays the people, places, and events that makes the area unique. Exhibits include the American Civil War, Hatfield-McCoy feud, Eastern Kentucky railways, and coal mining.[1]

      It is open Monday-Friday (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), nights and weekends by appointment only. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children and seniors.[2]

      References

      1. ^ Big Sandy Heritage Center Retrieved on 2009-01-05
      2. ^ Hours and Admission Retrieved on 2009-01-05
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      Last modified on 12 December 2010, at 17:44