Stories from the Coal Mines Deep beneath the hills of Appalachia, stories were carved in coal and sweat—told not just through words, but through grit, prayer, and the echo of boots on the mantrip. Stories from the Coal Mines is a new tribute project by Hearts of Appalachia dedicated to preserving the memories of coal miners and their families. Whether you worked underground, grew up in a coal camp, or carry the stories of a loved one who did—your voice matters here. This isn
