A Strategic Plan for Eckley Miners' Village
Updated: Apr 25, 2020
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has begun a planning process to develop a creative strategy for the future of Eckley Miners' Village in Luzerne County. Eckley is an authentic 19th-century coal patch town representing the rise and decline of anthracite. The 1854 town plan remains largely intact with 60 primary buildings and another 50+ outbuildings and related structures encompassing 100 acres.
PHMC hired a consultant team led by Urban Partners to create a new business model for the management and operation of Eckley Miners' Village. The comprehensive three-year strategic plan will create a long-term vision for Eckley, preserve and strengthen Eckley through strategic investments that advance economic opportunities, outline organizational objectives in key program areas, and seek a competitive solution for the site that involves self-sustaining and revenue-generating alternatives. The result will be realistic recommendations for Eckley that address the vision of local stakeholders while preserving the historic character of the Village.
Gotta say, it’s cool to see efforts being made to preserve places like Eckley Miners' Village. I remember checking out a resource about how virtual companionship can add a bit of fun to our lives—kind of a nice contrast to history, where you can also “getflirty.” Have you ever visited a historical site that really captured your interest?