To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Pioneer Tunnel in 2022, Pioneer Day will be held on Saturday, June 4, from 10 AM to 5 PM. In addition to the regular coal mine tours and steam train rides, numerous special events are planned around the Higher-Up Park, which is adjacent to the Tunnel. There will be live music on the bandstand, chicken BBQ dinners, “bleenies,” homemade baked goods, and a variety of local and ethnic food favorites. Visitors to Ashland can also see the “Mothers’ Memorial” which is the only known bronze statue in the world replicated after Whistler’s famous painting entitled “An Arrangement in Gray and Black.” The statue is commonly referred to as “Whistler’s Mother” and was commissioned by local residents as a dedication to all mothers everywhere.
The Pioneer Tunnel is open from April through October. Current hours of operation and admission costs can be found on at www.pioneertunnel.com or the attraction’s Facebook page, which is updated frequently to reflect upcoming events and other announcements. The Pioneer Tunnel office can also be reached year-round by calling 570-875-3850. Pioneer Tunnel is operated by Ashland Community Enterprises, a non-profit, community-owned, corporation established in 1962. It is administered by an unpaid, volunteer board of directors.
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