30K views · 299 reactions | Harlan County USA is the best documentary I’ve ever watched. It covers the coal mine strike of 1973 in Harlan County, Kentucky. This video is a great preview of what it is like. You should watch it if you get the chance and are interested in the history of coal mining. | Hillbilly Talk with Shane and Melody | Facebook

As the Visit Harlan County takeover comes to a close, we invite you to put on your mining lights and journey underground with us 💡 Experience part of our rich history on a unique, one-of-a-kind tour of the Portal 31 Mine! Load up on rail car and hear the stories of the men who crawled under mountains and helped shape Harlan County, and the rest of the world. 🌎 Learn more about Harlan, and begin your adventure, by visiting www.harlantourism.com! #VisitHarlan | Kentucky Tourism