Coal talks - Allegany & Garrett Counties

The Coal Talk Oral History project includes stories and memories from Western Maryland coal communities. This includes perspectives of the women and men in the coal mining families, as well as the insights, experiences, and contributions of those who went into the mines. Interviews are also available for viewing. The oral history project was directed by Dr. Gail N. Herman, assisted by Reverend John Grant. The project was sponsored in 1989-1993 by Garrett Recreation, Parks, and Tourism with partial funding from Garrett County Development Corporation.