Explore the Valley of Coal in Glen Carbon

A fun look into the historical aspects of Glen Carbon!

Duration

Friday, June 25, 2021

• 9 Hours

About

• Enjoy a guided tour of Glen Carbon Heritage Museum and Old City Hall, with hands-on exhibits
• Lunch at The Studio, catered by Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill
• Tour the Yanda Log Cabin, built in the 1850s and once hidden inside the walls of a modern home!
• Enjoy a driving tour of the area led by a local guide!
• Finish off a great day with a yummy treat at Bobby's Frozen Custard!

Spend a day getting to know the village of Glen Carbon. You’ll start with a visit to the 100-year-old brick school that now houses Heritage Museum and Old City Hall/Fire House. From there, you’ll explore vibrant exhibits and learn how the Madison Coal Corporation impacted the community with its company town approach to mining. After enjoying a catered lunch by Wooden Nickel Pub and Grill, you’ll experience the history and lingering wood smoke smells of Yanda Log Cabin, which served as home to a blacksmith family with 10 children. Delight in a guided driving tour of Glen Carbon including the site of the former Acme schoolhouse, Glen Carbon covered bridge, and doughboy statue. Before heading home, we’ll stop at Bobby’s Frozen Custard, home of the famous turtle sundae, to appreciate a refreshing treat. Tour includes a professional tour guide, motorcoach, all listed attractions, speakers, experiences, includes lunch and all gratuities to driver and guide. Meet motorcoach at the Meramec Campus (7:45 a.m.) on Lot E, or at the Florissant Campus (8:30 a.m.) at top of the circular driveway between Administration and Social Sciences Buildings.