Make Plans Now For 2018!!


 
Chili Cook Off Feb. 10th, 2018
 
Bankmule Longhaul Half Marathon & 5 K September 15, 2018

Haunted Museum October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2018

Kiddie Haunted Museum October 13,20, 27 2018

Breakfast with Santa to be announced.












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  More Information On Events for 2017

Some History Of Van Lear Kentucky



    

Some history about Van Lear can be found here.

Mining accidents that occured in Van Lear.

Information about Loretta Lynn.


  

Highlights
  • "We will be having our Haunted Attraction at the Kentucky Apple Festival on Main Street Oct 5th & 6th, 2018.
  • Haunted Museum October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2018

    Kiddie Haunted Museum October 13,20, 27 2018
  • Van Lear Days, August 3rd and 4th 2018
  • The Van Lear Town Celebration is an annual festival that is held during the first Saturday of August each year. The celebration features old fashioned fun for the entire family. Live music shows, games, food, crafts, a parade and much, much more!
  • Every year Van Lear is visited by thousands of tourists. The vast majority of these tourists are fans of Loretta Lynn and/or her younger sibling, Crystal Gayle and come to visit Butcher Hollow in Van Lear. Currently, we are seeing a large increase in the number of people who wish to visit our historical museum. We offer this web site as an aid to those planning a trip to our area.We invite everyone from all across our great country to come and join us.Van Lear celebrated 100 years of Coal in 2010.
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Contact Us
Van Lear Historical Society
Van Lear, Kentucky 41265
Email: vanleartourism@yahoo

Historical Society Officers

Debra Burton Music
email: thebankmule@yahoo.com

Tina S. Webb
email:vanleartourism@yahoo.com

Glenna L Music / Treasurer


Phone: (606) 789-8540