What’s so special about Empire Mine? The volunteers of the Empire Mine Park Association are hosting a writing contest for 3rd through 8th graders to answer that question. It could be the historic characters, what it was like to work in the mine or the blacksmith shop, or even about the mules that played an important part in the tunnels below the surface. D
For historic facts about Empire Mine, visit www.empiremine.org
Entry forms available at the KNCO front desk, Empire Mine State Historic Park’s Visitors Center, Lazy Dog Chocolateria and The Union.
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