Van Lear Historical Society - Museum in Van Lear - 78 Millers Creek Rd, USA

Incredible place that you need to stop by! The building itself is one of the original buildings from the movie Coal Miners Daughter. Inside you'll get a glimpse of what it was like living during those times. Great Place, Great People!!!

Very interesting museum featuring Loretta Lynn and coal mining memorabilia. There are 3 floors, no elevator, so be prepared for stairs. Loretta's Home opens for inside tours in May. We went in April, so only got to see the outside.

This place was not even open and when you call the number for information no one answers the phone. A reliable source advice me that there had been numerous calls to find about touring with no results. This was a very big disappointment especially when there was so much traffic of visitors on the busiest week they would possible have due all the visitors coming to the area that wanted to add the historic center to the visit to learn more about the rich history

If you know of the area and are interested in the history of Van Lear Then I highly recommend. I think you have to make an appointment for a tour. Plus you are just a few miles from where Loretta Lynn grew up.

I liked the history part of it but I assume the lady we spoke to was the manager but that lady is a real piece of work, we called ahead of time to get prices got there and I guess being untruthful is just how she conducts herself. But other than that we enjoyed history part of the place...

Best tour guide ever... And he is a volunteer! He makes all the exhibits come alive with his love and passion for the area. Thank you ever so much!!!

Our experience was fantastic. We had David for our tour guide, he was exceptional. Would go back again.

Van Lear historical society is a great museuo for tourists in the area. Gives that old fashioned feeling! Also very educational